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Aldermen approve $55,000 contract to replace Southport community building deck
Summary
The Southport Board of Aldermen voted unanimously to contract Millennium Contractors Inc. to replace the community building deck in a project not to exceed $55,000 after members debated an alternative of replacing the deck with grass to save costs.
The Southport Board of Aldermen voted Nov. 3 to award a contract to Millennium Contractors Inc. for replacement of the community building deck in an amount not to exceed $55,000. The motion, read aloud by an alderman, authorized staff to execute all necessary documents to proceed with the project.
Alderman Lo Davis argued against replacing the deck, saying the city could "save $55,000" by removing the deck and installing grass for weddings and other events. Several colleagues pushed back, noting ongoing watering and maintenance costs of turf and distinguishing between perceived savings and the actual work required to remove decking and install irrigation. One alderman moved to approve the contract and another seconded; the board voted in favor and the motion passed.
The contract was listed on the consent agenda but was moved to the regular agenda at the start of the meeting after an alderman requested separate consideration. Staff had previously explained the deck replacement was budgeted in the FY26 process and recommended proceeding after bids. The motion on the floor cited a not‑to‑exceed amount of $55,000 and named Millennium Contractors Inc. as the recommended contractor.
The board did not provide a roll‑call tally in the transcript; the clerk recorded the motion as passing.
