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Flat Rock council declines $195,508 Phase 1 of a $530,000 South Side restoration plan after cost concerns
Summary
Council considered an Equinox plan estimated at $530,000 to restore the south side of the Park at Flat Rock; a motion to approve Phase 1 A&B (~$195,508) failed on a reported 1-yes, 5-no vote after members expressed concerns about the project's overall cost and asked for a more cost-effective plan.
The Village of Flat Rock Council debated a proposed South Side Restoration Project for the Park at Flat Rock on March 12, 2026. Equinox previously presented a comprehensive plan with a cost estimate of approximately $530,000. Council Member Roger Bass moved to approve Phase 1 A&B of the Equinox plan at an estimated $195,508; Council Member Carpenter seconded.
Several council members raised concerns about the overall price and asked whether Equinox could prepare a more cost-effective alternative. After discussion the motion received a reported 1-yes, 5-no vote and failed. The minutes record the motion as carrying a 1-yay, 5-nay vote and therefore not adopted; individual roll-call votes were not specified in the meeting record, and the minutes do not identify which council member cast the single affirmative vote.
Council members requested that Equinox consider a revised plan that reduces overall project cost, and indicated that the council may revisit the project after receiving a lower-cost proposal or phased alternatives. No appropriation or contract award was recorded as approved in the March 12 minutes.
Next steps: staff and the Park Foundation will work with Equinox to explore lower-cost options or a phased approach; any new proposal will return to council for consideration and formal action.
