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Board approves sale of city-owned Monroe Street daycare to bidder; Learning Tree says it will invest in building
Summary
The Board of Public Works and Safety approved awarding the city-owned daycare at 42510 Monroe Street to bidder Philip Jenkins for $515,000 pending attorney review; Learning Tree representatives described plans to invest in a new roof, siding and programming.
The La Porte Board of Public Works and Safety voted Sept. 3 to award the public bid for 42510 Monroe Street — the former daycare property — to Philip Jenkins for $515,000, pending final review by the city attorney.
City staff said the offer exceeded the average of two appraisals. Craig Phillips, presenting the bid tabulation and supporting affidavits, told the board the non‑collusion affidavit and required documentation had been submitted and recommended awarding the bid. “I think based on that, I would…
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