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Council approves Diamond Crest splash pad parking lot bid; one councilor abstains over family conflict
Summary
The council approved resolution 1469 to build a parking lot for the Diamond Crest Splash Pad; one council member abstained on the vote, citing extended family involvement in the construction company.
Alderman Atkins moved to approve resolution 1469 for the Diamond Crest Splash Pad parking lot; the council recorded five votes in favor, zero opposed and one abstention. A council member explained the abstention was due to a family relationship with a contractor.
During the vote, a council member said, "I'm gonna go ahead and abstain from this due to extended family involved in the construction company." The clerk read the tally as "5 ayes, 0 nos, and 1 abstain." The council asked staff to double-check contract documents and signatures before executing the award.
