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Trenton council approves Turf Concepts extension, MDOT bridge application, mower purchases and 911 dispatch agreement
Summary
The council unanimously approved a package of routine public-works and public-safety contracts and authorizations: a one-year $74,131.38 extension with Turf Concepts for park maintenance; $15,000 to prepare an MDOT local bridge grant application; purchase of three mowers for $29,757; a five-year Downriver Mutual Aid DMA 911 dispatch agreement at $220,000 per year; and a police storage fencing contract for $8,580.
At its March 2 meeting the Trenton City Council approved a series of routine contracts and authorizations covering parks, bridges, equipment and dispatch.
DPS director Kevin Sargent told the council that city crews handle roughly 70% of city-owned park mowing while Turf Concepts has maintained the remaining 30% since 2020. He asked the council to extend Turf Concepts' contract for one year in the amount of $74,131.38; the motion was moved, supported and Mayor Rezappa said it was unanimously approved. Council members asked whether the 30% share is expected to change if the city hires additional staff; Sargent said staffing shortages and seasonal college hires (about six students) limit full…
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