Commission tables then approves Mallory Square restroom design task order after clarifying scope

Sep 3, 2026

After public comment urging broader scope and questions about master-plan alignment, the commission initially tabled a $202,645 task order for Mallory Square restrooms to clarify where an additional facility would be sited; staff amended language and the commission approved the revised task order for design work.

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The commission considered a task order for Bender & Associates to design renovations and an additional restroom facility at Mallory Square. Resident Joe Walsh urged a larger scope that would consider walkways and adjacent areas, and several commissioners pressed staff to ensure the design aligns with prior master-plan work and that maintenance and long-term upkeep are addressed.

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