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Council approves small public-works contracts, grant support and pond maintenance
Summary
Council approved multiple budgeted public‑works contracts: Innovate Newport brick repointing ($42,168), Martin Recreation Center roofing ($190,100), a CMC lift purchase ($120,785), VHB grant‑support ($62,500), and phragmites control ($14,680).
The Newport City Council approved a package of budgeted public‑works and professional services items:
- Structural Preservation Systems (Cheshire, CT) — repointing brick above the gym roof at Innovate Newport, not to exceed $42,168. - A&M Sheet Metal & Roofing Inc. — replace three lower roofs at Martin Recreation Center, total $190,100 (budgeted). - All Access Equipment — purchase of a CMC 75 L lift, not to exceed $120,785 (budgeted). - VHB, Inc. — grant support services to assist the city in seeking federal infrastructure grants, not to exceed $62,500. - Stall Holdings LLC (The Pond and Lake Connection) — amendment for phragmites mowing and herbicide application, not to exceed $14,680; term extended to 06/30/2027 and funded from the Water Fund Capital account.
Councilors voted to approve each item, and staff confirmed these were budgeted contracts.
