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Council approves up to $50,170 for Burdett Park demolition, delays award to explore county garage help
Summary
Vanderburgh County Council appropriated up to $50,170 to remove two deteriorated ballfields and related structures at Burdett Park, but agreed to delay awarding contracts for ~20 days to see whether the county highway garage can perform some work and reduce costs.
Vanderburgh County Council approved an appropriation of up to $50,170 for demolition and cleanup at Burdett Park, including removal of light poles, small buildings and fencing. Council members and park staff said the work responds to flood damage and safety concerns at the site.
The motion included a 20-day delay before the county awards any contract so staff can ask the county highway garage whether in-house equipment and crews can perform part or all of the work, potentially lowering the county—s cost.…
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