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Warren City Council approves Park Street parking garage rehabilitation with 10% contingency
Summary
On Aug. 25, 2025, the Warren City Council voted 5-1 to approve the base bid for the Park Street (Little Ward) parking garage rehabilitation and to add a 10% contingency to cover unforeseen work; the project is funded with a mix of state grants and local funds and aims to extend the garagelife by roughly 5— years.
Warren City Council voted 5-1 on Aug. 25, 2025, to approve awarding the base bid for the Park Street (Little Ward) parking garage rehabilitation and to add a 10% contingency for unforeseen work.
Council members debated the scope, contingency use and schedule before the vote. City staff presented the bids and financing summary, saying the project would be funded with a state economic/ community development grant, a local share grant and local loan funds; speakers discussed a looming grant deadline and a goal to complete work so grant funds are expended by June 30. The council approved the award with one dissenting vote.
The council heard from city staff and the project consultant about the planned repairs and life expectancy. The consultant described three repair approaches…
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