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Board approves $45,000 award to replace Prairie Home Cemetery fountain
Summary
The board approved a $45,000 contract to replace the Autumn Garden Fountain at Prairie Home Cemetery, noting the project was slightly over the $40,000 2024 estimate and that additional scope items were added. Staff said carryover funds will cover the difference.
Waukesha City staff presented a specialty fountain replacement at Prairie Home Cemetery and the board approved a $45,000 award for the Autumn Garden Fountain project on April 3. Staff noted the initial $40,000 estimate from early 2024 did not include additional scope added later and that limited contractor interest left only one bid; the board approved moving forward and staff indicated carryover funds would be used to cover the overage.
Board members discussed the fountain's remaining life and whether replacement is the right choice; staff said the existing fountain had failed and that the CIP process recommended construction of a new fountain. A board member suggested community fundraising as a possible avenue to offset costs in the future.
