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Council approves community center change orders and narrows future free bookings; nonprofits raise questions

City of Freeport City Council · January 13, 2026
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Summary

Council approved two final community center change orders totaling $60,527.65 and debated a new booking policy that would grandfather existing reservations but limit new free use to other government agencies; nonprofits asked how the policy would affect them.

Project manager Samantha Gray presented two late change orders for the new community center that primarily covered fixture changes, technology and lighting, and added ADA sidewalk connections. Council approved change order 22 for $39,373.80 and change order 24 for $21,153.85; motions were made, seconded and carried on the record.

Council then debated…

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