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Council withholds final acceptance of Cotati sidewalk gap‑closure work amid decomposed‑granite concerns
Summary
Councilors declined to accept final completion for a sidewalk gap closure project after council members raised quality issues with decomposed‑granite surfacing at the Putnam Park–Old Redwood Highway segment; staff will require contractor repairs and retain 5 percent retention pending resolution.
The Cotati City Council deferred acceptance of final completion for a sidewalk gap closure project after council members raised concerns about the applied decomposed‑granite surface, which council members said was crumbling along the edges shortly after the contractor completed work.
Why it matters: Final acceptance triggers the city’s retention release and warranty period timetables. Council withheld acceptance to allow the city to require repairs, maintain leverage via retention and preserve warranty remedies if the surface fails during the upcoming rainy season.
What council heard: Council Member Sparks said she inspected a…
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