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Friendship Heights council authorizes up to $171,000 for Red House ADA work, manager to negotiate contract
Summary
The Friendship Heights Village Council authorized the village manager to negotiate a contract with Managed Homes for Red House accessibility upgrades — including widening a rear door — for up to $171,000, with the working group to review the contract before signature.
The Friendship Heights Village Council on Dec. 14 authorized the village manager to negotiate a contract with Managed Homes for accessibility upgrades to the Red House, approving work of up to $171,000 to prepare the building for eventual food-service tenancy.
Council members said making the Red House readily accessible is a priority so the building can serve as a public accommodation and accommodate restaurant-grade utilities. Councilman Daniel Ahr, chairing the discussion on the project, said the work would include the access accommodations listed in the request for proposals and a wider rear door needed for commercial kitchen equipment.
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