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Southgate school board approves concrete replacement for Gerrish Community Walkway, 4-2
Summary
The Southgate Community School District board voted 4-2 on Sept. 9 to approve a concrete replacement of the Gerrish Community Walkway, awarding Royal Cement a contract not to exceed $32,762 after staff recommended concrete for lower long-term maintenance costs.
The Southgate Community School District Board of Education voted 4-2 on Sept. 9 to approve replacing the Gerrish Community Walkway with concrete, approving a construction amount not to exceed $32,762 and awarding the work to Royal Cement.
District staff recommended concrete over asphalt on the grounds of lower long-term maintenance costs. Staff said asphalt would require crack filling and sealing about every three years at an estimated $1,400 per application in today’s dollars, while concrete would require less frequent maintenance. “For concrete, we’re recommending the concrete because of the long term, maintenance recommendation, every 3…
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