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Public works: Cass Park near completion; animal shelter opening delayed by railroad/Rhode Island Energy easement
Summary
Public Works Director Steven D'Agostino reported Cass Park is roughly 98% complete with a remaining payment and warranty/maintenance provisions; the new animal shelter hopes to open by month's end, but permanent power awaits a railroad-Rhode Island Energy easement.
Public Works Director Steven D'Agostino told the council the Cass Park project is nearly complete and that the city has equipment and maintenance plans in place for the new synthetic turf field.
"That project's pretty much done," D'Agostino said, estimating the project at about 98% complete and noting a remaining payment of about $600,000 that includes retainage. He said the turf carries an eight-year manufacturer warranty and the contract includes periodic service visits; the city also received maintenance attachments and equipment required under the contract.
D'Agostino also updated the council on the animal shelter at 181 Cumberland Street. The contractor has not given a firm opening date but hopes the facility will open before month'end. The city is prepared to provide permanent power, but D'Agostino said a permanent easement required from the railroad to Rhode Island Energy remains outstanding. "It's bureaucracy at its best," he said, adding the city will pursue alternatives if necessary to ensure power is provided.
On capital funding oversight, D'Agostino said he had recommended pausing major new OPERA-funded projects until the finance department provides a full accounting of open balances and closeouts.
Council members asked about maintenance schedules and whether the city had purchased required equipment; D'Agostino said required maintenance equipment was included in the contract and is on site.
