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Waxahachie council rejects $2.34 million North Grove Park bid amid debate over YMCA alternative
Summary
The council voted to deny a contract award for the North Grove Park project after members raised cost concerns and urged staff to pursue an alternative partnership with the YMCA that councilors said could deliver more amenities for less taxpayer money.
The Waxahachie City Council voted to deny a contract award for the North Grove Park project after an extended debate over cost, developer responsibility and a possible YMCA partnership.
Gomero Martinez, executive director for Parks and Leisure Services, told the council the base bid was $2,171,887.66 and staff included restroom and utility alternates that produced a total recommendation in the $2.17–$2.34 million range. Martinez said staff was under a 90-day pricing hold and warned…
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