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Council tables food‑pantry lease addendum after debate over bond, term and liability protections
Summary
Preston councilors heard the food pantry’s plan for a walk‑in freezer and bathroom and discussed a proposed 15‑year lease with insurer/ bond requirements; council voted to table the addendum so attorneys can draft stronger language on bonds, liens and indemnity.
Representatives of the Preston Community Food Pantry described plans to expand storage and install a walk‑in freezer to increase capacity and accept more donations. Pantry leaders told council the proposed plan would expand usable space roughly fourfold and improve distribution; the pantry asked for a longer lease term to support fundraising and grant applications.
Councilmembers expressed support for the pantry’s goals but debated whether to require a contractor performance bond or letter of credit to protect the city from liens if contractors go unpaid. Legal counsel recommended insurance, lien‑waiver language, and a surety bond for larger improvements; council chose to table the addendum to allow staff and counsel to draft language addressing performance security and indemnification while moving forward with a 15‑year term concept.
