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Council adopts budget amendment to continue downtown mowing contract despite calls for bids

Newton City Council · March 1, 2026
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Summary

Newton council approved a budget amendment to continue contracting downtown appearance work with Perfect Edge Fencing & Landscape Design LLC after staff said the FY2025 budget omitted the contract; one council member sought to table the measure to solicit additional bids before renewal.

Newton — The Newton City Council on July 9 adopted a budget ordinance amendment allowing staff to use fund balance to continue contracting with Perfect Edge Fencing & Landscape Design LLC for downtown mowing, weed-eating and appearance maintenance.

Finance Director Kim Robinson told the council the city created a Downtown…

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