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Lapeer approves Crampton Park courts project after debate over lighting and bidding
Summary
The Lapeer City Commission approved a contract to rebuild tennis and pickleball courts at Crampton Park, awarding a base bid of $267,357 and engineering services while directing staff to explore lower-cost lighting options and a possible Phase 2 for lights and practice wall.
The Lapeer City Commission voted to award construction of the Crampton Park tennis and pickleball court replacement to Asphalt Specialists, Inc., accepting a base bid of $267,357, approving construction engineering with MLR Engineering for $7,900, and authorizing equipment and related costs not to exceed a $290,000 total.
The project passed by roll call (four yes, one no). The motion, put forward by Commissioner Brady and supported by Commissioner Glissman, drew extended discussion about whether to include lighting in the current contract. Commissioner McCarthy questioned why lighting was excluded, saying, “I don't…
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