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Middletown Council delays vote on $530,705 Forest Avenue school design amendment after budget questions
Summary
Councilors put off a vote to authorize $530,705 in supplemental design work for Forest Avenue Elementary after lengthy debate over a roughly $6 million renovation estimate, reimbursements and the town—ond fund; staff said the work is eligible for 55% reimbursement and would be designed to meet codes with a target return-to-school date of fall 2028.
Justin Bernard, a representative for Middletown Public Schools, asked the Town Council to approve a $530,705 amendment to HMFH Architectscontract to design renovations at Forest Avenue Elementary School, including updated accessibility, restroom replacements, new windows and a compliant elevator.
Bernard told the council the amendment reflects additional design work needed to bring the building up to code and to match the districts timeline for opening all schools in the 2028 school year. He said the request follows field work and a refinement of needs since earlier assessments and that the design work will produce schematic drawings and cost estimates.
The request…
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