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Council accepts low bid for downtown phase 2 and approves park fence and tree-removal funding
Summary
The Village of Saint Charles council voted to accept Air Construction's low bid of $823,204.50 for federally funded phase 2 work and approved park improvements including a chain-link fence and tree-removal funding totaling roughly $15,234 (fence) and up to $8,600 for tree work; votes recorded by roll call.
The Village of Saint Charles council approved a package of local construction and park measures during the meeting.
On a motion and roll-call vote the council accepted the low bid from Air Construction for downtown phase 2 at $823,204.50. Staff said the phase 2 work is tied to a federal grant (described as a roughly $1 million award) that carries a 25% local match; the low bid was presented with detailed bid breakdowns and staff recommended acceptance so the project can proceed.
"The low bid came from Air Construction, and the amount...$823,204.50," staff said while asking the council to approve the recommendation. The motion passed on a roll-call where council members present recorded “Yes”; one member (Christine Newman) was recorded as absent.
Separately, the parks and recreation committee recommended replacing a damaged outfield fence and repairing the dog-park fence. Council moved to approve purchase and installation of chain-link fencing (the motion listed $15,234 as the amount to be paid) and accepted a parks bid plan to use up to $6,000 from the parks budget for tree removal and trimming in Lumberjack Park, with an additional $2,400–$2,600 available to address overhanging trees at another park if the fence is removed to lower costs. That parks package passed on a recorded roll-call vote.
Why it matters: The phase 2 contract award advances federally funded downtown improvements that require local match funding and municipal oversight; at the same time, council-approved park expenditures respond to safety and maintenance concerns and preserve recreational access.
Vote details and procurement notes: Staff presented bid totals and bid caps so councilors could compare offers; the Air Construction bid was the low bidder by the margins provided. Park expenditures were approved using existing park budget lines and the parks committee’s recommendations.
What to watch for: Project scheduling and mobilization were discussed; staff indicated phase 2 work should begin once the contractor’s schedule and Saginaw-area timelines allow.
