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Ione approves Howard Park irrigation contract; council to cover shortfall from park impact fees
Summary
Council awarded the Howard Park soccer-field irrigation contract after bids exceeded the $95,000 allocation. The youth soccer league pledged $45,000; council agreed to use parks impact fees and pursue additional funding to meet the low bidder’s price and meet a December completion deadline.
The Ione City Council voted Nov. 4 to award a construction contract to replace the irrigation system at Howard Park soccer fields after bids exceeded the grant-funded allocation.
City Manager Lee told council the project originally had $95,000 allocated from a grant but the lowest responsive bid was reported in the meeting as "2.33" (as discussed during the hearing). The youth soccer organization pledged $45,000 toward the work; staff recommended using parks impact fees for…
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