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Council approves Front Street Bridge rehabilitation contract after mayor recuses
Wilmington City Council · February 17, 2026
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Summary
Council approved a $2,449,650 construction contract to Saffo Contractors for Front Street Bridge rehabilitation; Mayor Bill Saffo recused himself because a family member owns the company and the council then voted to award the contract unanimously.
City project manager Kyle Burton told council staff recommended awarding a $2,449,650 contract to Saffo Contractors Inc. for the Front Street Bridge rehabilitation. The scope includes full deck replacement, substructure repairs, painting and installation of a three‑bar metal rail system that meets NCDOT…
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