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Public works director proposes in-house crew for minor street repairs; cautioned it won’t cover full reconstructions
Summary
Public Works Director Allen McDonald presented an in-house street construction crew proposal at the Nov. 18 workshop, providing estimated costs and saying the crew could handle minor asphalt repairs but not curb, drainage, water or sewer work; staff warned full reconstruction still requires outside specialized engineering and contractors.
Allen McDonald, Gainesville’s public works director, presented an alternative for street construction and repair at the Nov. 18 City Council workshop and provided estimated costs for establishing an in-house crew and for a demonstration asphalt application.
McDonald told the council the proposed crew would be capable of completing minor repair work…
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