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Ordinance committee approves no‑cost extension for Groundwork Lawrence contract on O'Connell Park through Dec. 31, 2025

6440339 · October 15, 2025
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Summary

The Ordinance Committee voted to extend, at no additional cost, Groundwork Lawrence's contract (No. 7220) to finish outstanding work at O'Connell Park, citing drainage and spray‑park equipment follow‑ups. Councilors also pressed staff about city supervision of contracted work.

The Lawrence City Council Ordinance Committee on Oct. 14 voted to approve a no‑cost extension through Dec. 31, 2025, for the city's contract with Groundwork Lawrence to complete remaining work at O'Connell Park.

City staff told the committee the original contract began in February 2020 and that community outreach and construction were delayed by the COVID‑19 pandemic. The project later received a Land and Water…

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