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Porterville council approves Battleship‑themed Veterans Park playground over library funding objections
Summary
The City Council voted 3‑2 to authorize purchase and installation of a battleship‑themed playground at Veterans Park, using Measure I funds; council members raised concerns that the project competes with library funding and prevailing‑wage rules.
Porterville — The City Council on Dec. 2 authorized the purchase and installation of a battleship‑themed playground for Veterans Park, directing staff to negotiate a contract and setting a 10% contingency cap.
Deputy City Manager Donnie Moore told the council the project is included in the Capital Improvement Program and that two vendor quotes received before publication ranged from about $249,178 to $359,792. Staff said the FY 2025–26 Measure I allocation for park projects provides $600,000 and expressed confidence total playground…
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