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Kenosha committee approves street closures for events, resurfacing and a $51,700 change order after brick found under 20th Avenue pavement
Summary
The committee approved three event permits and multiple public-works contracts, including a $293,000 resurfacing award, a $37,181 acceptance for tree removal, and a $51,700 change-order increase to the 20th Avenue resurfacing after workers found brick beneath the pavement.
The Kenosha Public Works committee on Sept. 8 approved requests for street closures and park use for several community events and moved forward with a series of public-works contracts, including a change order after crews found brick under the pavement during resurfacing work.
The committee approved three event-related items together: a block party request from Public Brewing Company to close 58th Street on Oct. 4; a request from the Kenosha Run Club to use the grassy area west of the museums and city streets on Nov. 27 for a turkey-day run/walk; and a one-day set-up change for the Kenosha Italian Fest. Brian Alcone, representing the Kenosha Run Club, identified himself during public comment and said the club could answer organizer questions.
On capital work, the committee awarded contract 25-1040 for 71st Street resurfacing to LeBlanc Contractors Inc. for $293,000 and accepted project 25-1202 (2025 sidewalk program tree removal) as complete at a final cost of $37,181.
During discussion of project 25-1044 (20th Avenue resurfacing), staff reported crews discovered brick beneath the pavement where a mill-and-resurface was expected, forcing a shift to reconstruction and an increase to the roadway portion of the contract. As staff explained, "we learned that there was brick underneath the pavement instead of concrete...this became a reconstruction project" and requested an additional $51,700 to cover the work; staff said funding exists in the approved resurfacing fund. The committee approved the change order by voice vote.
Committee members asked whether salvaged brick had resale value and how the city would manage the extra work. Staff said brick can be difficult to sell and that salvaged material from past projects is being stored for future downtown sidewalk work. Members emphasized minimizing neighborhood disruption and ensuring dust control during construction.
All items described above were approved in committee votes; staff will proceed with contract execution and monitor implementation.
