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Subcontractors urge city intervention after contractors say primary firm received payments but left work unpaid
Summary
Multiple subcontractors told the Internal Operations committee that a large city vendor, identified in testimony as 'Guyana' and its owner Brian McKinney, was paid on city contracts but failed to pay subcontractors, leaving unsafe open work and millions owed; council said administration will investigate and follow up.
Several Detroit subcontractors told the Internal Operations standing committee that a primary contractor awarded a large city job has not paid them, leaving open excavations and unpaid invoices.
"He owes me $274,000 out of 325," said Michael Viegas, owner of G and M Contracting, during in-person public comment. Viegas said many properties are left with deep openings and missing sidewalks, posing hazards to children and residents.
Marie, who identified herself as working with G and M Contracting Services, told the committee she has seen evidence…
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