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Board approves Brother’s Keeper construction contract with Geary Up Construction for $2,257,500
Summary
After confirming funding and contract addenda, the board approved the Brother’s Keeper construction contract with Geary Up Construction at a total contract amount of $2,257,500 and directed legal to circulate final documents.
Board members discussed readiness to proceed with the Brother’s Keeper project, confirming that the contractor had agreed to an addendum and that legal had prepared required documents. Project manager Kamisha Bell (named in discussion) read the total contract amount as $2,257,500 and identified Geary Up Construction as the contractor. Staff said they had reviewed funding accounts and that the remaining steps were circulation of the contract and final QC approvals; the board voted to approve the contract (4 yes, 0 no).
Legal counsel noted timing pressures and said they had prepared an addendum to align the contractor’s AIA form with municipal contract requirements; staff emphasized the need to execute timely to meet construction deadlines. Attorney and staff comments indicated the contract is subject to typical municipal review steps before final execution.
