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Clinton committee backs lower-cost rehab for Lubers memorial fountain
Summary
The committee of the whole approved a motion to solicit bids for a liner, plumbing and fence work and to perform some electrical, concrete and dirt work in-house for the town’s Lubers memorial fountain; council contingent approval is subject to verification of bond proceeds.
The Clinton City committee of the whole voted unanimously to move forward with bidding and preparatory work to rehabilitate the Lubers memorial fountain.
Public Works staff member Brian Lkey presented a plan to replace the fountain liner, update plumbing and install a fence around the fountain bowl while performing electrical, concrete and site grading work in-house. Lkey said the approach would convert the rock-and-dirt surround to greener space, provide ADA access to the fountain, and relocate electrical to the south near the pine trees. He estimated an approximate cost of about $104,000 and told the council he believes prior bond issues (2019A and 2022A) may contain approximately $100,000 and $80,000, respectively, that could be used for the work; Finance Director Nick Manrique said staff will verify the available bond proceeds and report back to the council.
Resident Laney Lass, speaking during public comment, urged preservation of the historic fountain and recounted the memorial history tied to the Lubers name and local volunteer efforts. "This fountain has been treasured by people in this town by visitors and tourists for 90 years," Lass said, telling the council the restoration would honor community history.
A council member moved to proceed with bidding and preliminary work contingent on a verification of the funding mechanism; the motion was seconded and carried on a roll call vote in which Council members Winter, Karns, Lee, Obrin, Cely, Duran and Turpin recorded "yes." The council directed staff to begin competitive bidding and to confirm the bond balances and other funding details before executing contracts.
The committee’s action authorizes the city to solicit bids and continue design details; final contracts and construction scheduling will return to council for formal award when funding is confirmed.
