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Council approves Mill Street plaza restain and reseal contract; decision draws public criticism over cost
Summary
The council approved a sole‑source agreement for restaining and resealing Mill Street Plaza concrete to address stain adhesion failures, authorizing change orders up to 10% and using contingency funds. The procurement and cost drew multiple critical public comments during the meeting.
The Grass Valley City Council voted to authorize a sole‑source contract to restain and reseal the Mill Street plaza after deterioration of the original stain and seal revealed adhesion problems.
Staff told the council the original form release used during stamping prevented the stain from penetrating in some areas; the contractor who performed the original stain recommended etching and a thicker seal coat and offered to hold pricing close to the original charge. The city manager said…
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