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Rural Retreat council approves $23,950 fencing for Heritage Park along the railroad
Summary
Council accepted a $23,950 installed quote for 6-foot ornamental steel fencing along the railroad at Heritage Park, approving the work by voice vote and discussing scope limits (no gates) and a fiscal ceiling referenced during discussion.
Staff presented a $23,950 quote to install 6-foot ornamental steel fencing around a portion of Heritage Park along the railroad and Main Street. The proposal described a perimeter run from the recently purchased section house near Billy Cline’s property, along Church Avenue, behind the depot and to the corner of the sidewalk, with a potential later extension toward the detention pond.
Staff emphasized the recommendation to avoid gates (to reduce vandalism) while leaving pedestrian openings for access. The council discussed the scope and cost; staff noted a not-to-exceed discussion point of no more than $40,000 for related work during the meeting’s discussion. Council member Lloyd moved to accept the quote and council member Perez seconded; the council approved the purchase by voice vote.
Meeting remarks flagged safety concerns—members said completing the fence earlier along areas where children walked near the tracks was a priority. Staff said the fence will be installed per the approved plan and that procurement would follow the quote and budget line item already in place. The council did not record a roll-call; approval was confirmed by voices in the meeting room.
Next steps: staff will procure the fencing per the accepted quote and schedule installation. Any extension beyond the approved scope or additional contract authorizations will be brought back to council.
