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Committee rejects S.B. Friedman advisory contract for Parking Lot B; oversight dispute cited
Summary
The Waukegan Community Development Committee voted 3-2 on March 3, 2025, to give a negative recommendation for a $29,500 professional‑services agreement with S.B. Friedman Development Advisors for advisory work on Parking Lot B at 131 North County Street after debate over who should oversee the project.
The Waukegan Community Development Committee voted 3-2 on March 3, 2025, not to recommend approval of a $29,500 professional services agreement with S.B. Friedman Development Advisors for advisory services related to Parking Lot B at 131 North County Street.
The item drew most of its debate not over the scope of work but over who should oversee the consultant. Alderman Felix proposed naming Chief of Staff George Bridges as the primary point person to shepherd the request for qualifications and any resulting contract, saying, "The only thing that I suggest is the person that, I would feel comfortable…
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