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Council debates Town Square shade structures, opts not to add shade package now

El Centro City Council · April 14, 2026
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Summary

After extended discussion about sequencing, contingency exposure and competing downtown priorities, council voted not to proceed with a $153,281 shade‑structure package for the Town Square project and asked staff for a full accounting of Embellish grant spending before pursuing additional enhancements.

Council members debated whether to approve a $153,280.88 optional shade‑structure package for the Town Square (Embellish/downtown) construction. Staff said installing the shades now would be more cost‑efficient because foundations could be installed during the primary construction sequence, while other…

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