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Palm Desert staff propose earlier Council cost review to speed park projects
Summary
Public Works Director Randy Chavez proposed adding an earlier City Council review step during concept planning so schematic designs and preliminary cost estimates are aligned with Council priorities before design funds are spent; Council expressed general support and signaled consensus to proceed.
Randy Chavez, the city's Director of Public Works, told the Palm Desert City Council on March 26 that staff are recommending a change to the city's park and trail-head project development process to require an earlier Council review during concept planning that includes schematic designs and preliminary cost estimates.
Chavez said the current process can push detailed…
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