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Council adopts capital amendment and approves sole-source splash pad repairs; directs outside counsel review
Summary
Council adopted an ordinance to amend a capital project fund for splash pad repairs, approved a sole-source justification to retain Q&R Structures as the certified installer for Water Play repairs, and directed staff to seek outside counsel regarding construction errors and omissions.
Newton City Council adopted an ordinance and took related actions on Nov. 9 to address repairs to the city splash pad.
Council adopted an ordinance to amend the capital project fund to pay for necessary splash pad repairs and approved a sole-source justification permitting Water Play’s certified installer, Q&R Structures, to perform the repairs. The motions were moved and seconded by Council Member Ed Sain and Jody Dixon and recorded as unanimously resolved.
Council also directed staff to seek outside counsel concerning alleged errors and omissions related to the splash pad’s construction. The minutes record the direction to obtain outside counsel but do not include details about counsel selection or specific legal claims; no litigation outcome was recorded at the meeting.
Next steps: staff will pursue procurement and legal-review actions as directed and will report back to council with further recommendations or contract approvals.
