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Hackensack suspends APS contract for Johnson Park Sports Complex, council seeks community input and alternative uses
Summary
The City of Hackensack suspended its contract with APS Contracting Inc. for the Johnson Park Sports Complex, citing rising costs and lack of mobilization; council and engineers described stabilization steps and permitting matters, and residents raised concerns about park amenities and nearby community gardens.
The City of Hackensack Mayor and Council voted Aug. 4 to suspend for convenience the Jan. 8, 2025 contract with APS Contracting Inc. for the Johnson Park Sports Complex, citing rising aggregate project costs and a desire to solicit community feedback on alternative uses for the site.
Resolution No. 321-25, approved by roll call (Deputy Mayor Toomey, Councilwoman Clark Collins, Councilman Carroll, Councilman Diaz and Mayor Gaines voting aye), suspends the AIA A101-2017 standard form agreement between the city and APS Contracting Inc. and incorporates the AIA A201-2017 general conditions (section 14.3) authorizing the owner to suspend work. The resolution instructs the city manager, staff and city professionals to take steps necessary to implement the suspension.
Resolution text and council comments summarized project history and cost changes: the Johnson Park Sports Complex was announced in 2016 with an initial projected…
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