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Kennesaw council reviews Depot Park concrete repair plan, recommends contractor for quick repair ahead of events
Summary
Council discussed a resolution to hire the original contractor to repair Depot Park concrete damaged in a water‑line incident and directed staff to seek county contribution while emphasizing speed and matching appearance for upcoming events.
City staff presented a resolution proposal asking the council to approve repairs to concrete at Depot Park after a water‑line break. The staff recommendation was to rehire the original contractor who performed the initial work at the park to complete matching repairs quickly so upcoming March events are not disrupted.
A staff speaker (name not specified in the transcript) said the visible stone patch is only part of the damage and that the cracked concrete extends up near the balusters and along the adjacent sidewalk; the speaker emphasized timeliness and matching color/finish rather than selecting a low bidder who might delay work for several months.
A council member asked whether Cobb County would reimburse the city for repairs because the transcript references a county water main break. Staff said they would pursue reimbursement from the county but did not guarantee full payment and warned that county subs can be slow to mobilize. The council member who then moved the related item to the consent calendar noted the need to proceed quickly.
No formal roll‑call vote was recorded in the transcript; the item was placed on the consent calendar for formal approval at a subsequent step.
