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Commission presses DPW for answers as Station 35 remains unused and bond funds are drawn down
Summary
Commissioners demanded that the Department of Public Works explain why Station 35’s completion date has slipped and how liquidated‑damage payments are being applied, with Assistant Deputy Chief Don DeWitt saying liquidated damages are charged to contractors and reimburse Public Works’ extended project management rather than returning to bond funds.
Commissioners told the Department of Public Works (DPW) they expect a full explanation at the commission’s next meeting for why Station 35 remains unusable despite the facility’s completion and a slipped operational date.
President Katherine Feinstein said she was “incredibly disappointed” to see the projected operational date slip to fall 2021. Commissioner Francie Covington, who visited Station 35, described the facility as “gorgeous” and said it was “just sitting there while our firefighters…
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