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Warrington debate over Mary Barnes pool fence ends in contract award despite split views on cost
Summary
The board awarded a $77,200 contract to replace the Mary Barnes pool fence despite concerns that the job may be largely aesthetic and exceed the $60,000 capital estimate; supervisors split over urgency and budgeting.
Warrington supervisors voted on June 12 to award the Mary Barnes pool fence replacement contract to Holland Chainlink LLC for $77,200, a figure staff said exceeded the township’s $60,000 capital estimate.
Township staff (S4) told the board that bids were opened and Holland Chainlink submitted the lowest responsive bid at $77,200; staff noted the original $60,000 line in the capital plan was an estimate that did not include prevailing wage and bonding costs. Board members disagreed on whether the fence represented an immediate safety hazard needing rapid replacement or a maintenance/aesthetic project better addressed in a larger capital plan. Committee member (S3) said his inspection found intact footings and described the work as maintenance that could be addressed more cheaply; Chair (S1) and others cited concerns about exposed footings and potential winter-season hazards and emphasized the pool’s heavy seasonal use.
After discussion about budget priorities and capital planning, the board took a motion and recorded votes. Members requested the item be included in the June 24 capital planning workshop for broader budget context; staff was asked to post notices for residents who inquire about the timing of replacement work.
The board did not change its long-range interest in improving facilities, but members said they will revisit the project scope and bidding options if it is rolled into a larger capital program.
