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Lee County awards purchases and construction contract for Kiwanis Children’s Park Phase 2
Summary
The board approved purchase of a shelter/restroom/playground for $120,565 and awarded a construction contract to Mark's Construction for $357,095 for Kiwanis Children’s Park Phase 2; commissioners raised concerns about contingency funding, DOT land-swap offers and long-term maintenance.
The Lee County Board of Commissioners voted May 6 to approve two spending actions to advance Kiwanis Children’s Park Phase 2.
Parks staff (Mr. Kiel) told the board the county had two procurement tracks: playground and shelter equipment (procured through a vendor described by staff as "churches") and earthwork, grading and concrete. He said the purchase for the shelter, restroom and a nature-themed playground for ages 2–5 would cost $120,565. "One thing I do…
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