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Council OKs United Fence contract for Fort Barton fence and rail, authorizes up to $20,000 in casino funds
Summary
Tiverton approved awarding United Fence & Construction Corp the Fort Barton fence and rail contract and authorized an additional allocation (not to exceed $20,000) from the casino revenue account to cover a projected shortfall, with a follow-up resolution set for Dec. 9.
The Tiverton Town Council voted Nov. 20 to award a contract to United Fence & Construction Corp for fence and rail work at the Fort Barton Reserve and approved using up to an additional $20,000 from the town's casino revenue account to cover a funding shortfall.
DPW and Open Space representatives told the council that bids came in with the low fence-only bid at $10,000 and the low bid for fence plus rail at $35,505; estimated total project costs were about $41,006.00. Open Space funds available totaled $17,450 and previously allocated gaming funds totaled $8,000, leaving an estimated shortfall of roughly $16,155. DPW recommended, and the council approved, authorizing up to $20,000 from casino funds so the contract could be awarded; the council said a formal resolution would appear on the Dec. 9 agenda.
A representative from the Open Space Commission, Martin Van Hoff, attended and answered questions on scope. Councilors discussed whether opera (ARPA-like) funds or casino revenue should be used and agreed to prioritize any available opera funds first but proceeded to authorize the casino allocation to ensure the work could move forward in time to obligate funds by year-end if required.
The motion awarded the contract to United Fence and Construction Corp and directed staff to prepare a follow-on resolution for the Dec. 9 meeting to appropriate the authorized funds.
