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Public Works reports downtown lighting, transportation survey and park-project updates
Summary
Public Works Director Lauren Catow updated the commission on downtown holiday lighting, a Solano Transportation Authority–led survey for a citywide transportation plan, staffing changes, an unanticipated $21,000 Hall Park well expense and early opening of courts pending contractor corrections.
Public Works Director Lauren Catow briefed the commission on a range of public-works activities, from holiday lighting support to park projects and transportation planning.
Catow said the department had taken a larger role supporting special events and holiday lighting downtown, and asked residents to complete a Solano Transportation Authority survey tied to the community-based transportation plan and ReadyRide service. She described staffing progress (one new Homestead maintenance worker started and one vacancy to fill), said the department is preparing budget requests for the next fiscal year, and cited an unanticipated $21,000 water bill after a Hall Park well went down. Catow also said the city opened tennis and football courts for public use while holding a retention with the contractor; the contractor will return in April to correct three low spots before final acceptance.
Why it matters: the transportation survey and proposed service changes through ReadyRide influence how residents access transit; park projects and court openings affect recreational access and contractor accountability.
