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Franklin board approves sidewalk, curb and alley work, festival laser show and cemetery repairs
Summary
On May 4 Franklin’s Board of Public Works and Safety awarded the 2026 sidewalk project and Madison Street curb replacement to Calumet Civil Contractors, approved Houston Electric for Art Craft Alley lighting, accepted cemetery headstone repair quotes and conditionally approved a $7,500 laser-show contract pending two contract edits.
The Board of Public Works and Safety on May 4 approved a slate of public-works contracts and quotes covering sidewalks, curbs, alley lighting, cemetery repairs and a festival laser show.
City Engineer Matt McElroy presented bids for the 2026 sidewalk improvement program and reported seven bids were opened April 24. "Calumet Civil Contractors Inc. submitted $233,000" and McElroy recommended Calumet as the lowest, most responsive and responsible bidder; the board voted to award the construction contract. McElroy also presented quotes for the Madison Street curb replacement, where Calumet’s $117,000 quote was the lowest and the board approved that award as well.
Community Development Specialist Dana Monson said Houston Electric was the only responsive bidder for permanent electrical upgrades in Art Craft Alley and for…
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