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Providence council refers Gilbert Stuart School transparency resolution to committee after members demand designs, independent cost review before demolition
Summary
Councilors on Sept. 4 heard a resolution asking the city to pause Gilbert Stuart School demolition until final architectural designs and independent cost estimates are completed and provided to the council; the measure was referred to the Special Committee on Hope for further review.
The Providence City Council on Sept. 4 referred a resolution calling for greater transparency and an independent cost review of the Gilbert Stuart School project before demolition proceeds.
The resolution, introduced by the council—s Pro Tem, urged that final architectural designs and cost estimates be completed, reviewed by an independent cost estimator, and presented to the council before the building is demolished. "This resolution seeks to correct this by halting demolition until designs and cost estimates are finalized and reviewed by an independent cost estimator,"…
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