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Debate over Hazel Bazemore dog park escalates after contractor says site can be finished in weeks
Summary
Commissioners debated terminating the Hazel Bazemore dog-park contract after questions about ADA access, project design/oversight and contractor relationships. ABM said equipment and subcontractor commitments total roughly $230,000$408,000 and that it could mobilize to finish in 46 weeks if county-provided drawings are released; the court directed the county attorney to seek documentation and assess exposure.
A dispute over the Hazel Bazemore dog-park project dominated the Nov. 3 County Commissioners Court as commissioners and the contractor exchanged claims about project status, design responsibilities and ADA access.
Commissioner George Hernandez urged the court to reconsider the project's location and compliance, saying some neighbors and stakeholders oppose the site and that the courthouse had not formally budgeted for adjacent ADA-compliant parking. He asked for clarity on three points: how long completion would take if the court authorized continuation, the economic impact if the contract…
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