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Castle Oaks landscaping contractor defends work, says anonymous prevailing‑wage complaint cost time and attention
Summary
The contractor that renovated and now maintains landscaping at Castle Oaks told the Ione City Council May 6 that the firm completed a lower‑cost renovation and disputed an anonymous state complaint alleging the work was public works subject to prevailing‑wage rules.
A contractor identified as Chris of Strong Urban Designs updated the Ione City Council on May 6 about landscaping and maintenance work at Castle Oaks and said the firm saved the city money by completing a lower‑cost renovation and continuing maintenance under contract.
Background and contract: Chris said the city’s landscape contract was signed in January 2021. A city design for renovation had been estimated at about $450,000; Strong Urban Designs said it offered a lower proposal and completed the renovation work for roughly $151,000,…
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