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Council approves lease and awards $625,800 HVAC contract for Brick Market after debate over costs
Summary
The council approved a lease with the Newport Historical Society for the Brick Market building and awarded a $625,800 contract to replace the building’s HVAC, prompting questions from councilors about the cost and a request for bid breakdowns.
The Newport City Council approved a lease agreement with the Newport Historical Society for the Brick Market building and awarded a $625,800 contract to replace the building’s heating, ventilation and air‑conditioning system, as well as make associated accessibility and building‑infrastructure improvements.
The lease: Councilors approved a lease that amortizes a portion of the HVAC cost through the Society’s rental payments; a clerical error discovered in the pre‑meeting materials led councilors to amend the record (striking “monthly” and…
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