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Council member questions $400,000 fencing contract; interim parks director says cost is 3-year rental estimate

Mesa City Council · January 13, 2026
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Council Member Taylor pressed staff on item 4c, a fencing and gate rental contract with an estimated $400,000 total; Interim Director Andrea Alacotte said the amount covers three years (about $120,000 annually), is rental through a contractor, and resulted from a competitive bid process.

Council discussion at a Mesa City Council study session on Jan. 12 focused on item 4c, a multi-year procurement for temporary fencing, gates, repair, and rental supplies for Parks & Recreation and Facility Management.

Council Member Taylor expressed concern about the potential $400,000 cost, saying, “I'm struggling to understand the temporary fencing costing $400,000 potentially…

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