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Garfield council records termination of Wells Asphalt contract after safety incidents; owner says company will pursue litigation
Summary
Mayor Gary Blackburn told the council the city terminated Wells Asphalt after safety issues during Oct. 3 work. The city offered compensation for mobilization and related costs; the owner declined and signaled the company intends to pursue legal action. The matter has been referred to the city attorney.
Mayor Gary Blackburn told the council on Oct. 14 that the city had sent Wells Asphalt a letter of termination after safety issues during work on Oct. 3 on Dennis Mitchell Road and Main Street. The mayor said he met the firm's owner on Oct. 6 to negotiate compensation for mobilization, on-site crew wages, debris removal and materials; the owner declined the offer and indicated the company would take the matter to court. The mayor said the information has been forwarded to the city attorney for review.
No formal motion or council vote on the termination is recorded in the meeting minutes presented at the Oct. 14 meeting. The transcript does not describe the safety incidents in technical detail or list any claims of damages; the city noted the dispute and referred the matter to its attorney.
Council members did not record further direction in the meeting minutes; the city attorney's involvement indicates the issue will proceed through the city's legal review process.
