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Council authorized the City Manager to enter into a contract with Frank L. Blum Construction Company, in association…

October 24, 2023Asheville City Council

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Council approves a contract for the McCormick Field pre-construction services.

Council voted to approve a contract with Frank L. Blum Construction Company, in Association with W.C. Construction Company for the McCormick Field pre-construction services.

  • Passed. Voted no: S. Antanette Mosley.
  • What the City says it's for: “The lease was for a shorter duration in order to allow for planning to align with new MLB facility standards.”

Official title: Council authorized the City Manager to enter into a contract with Frank L. Blum Construction Company, in association with W.C. Construction Company for the McCormick Field pre-construction services, and further authorize the City Manager to execute any change orders that may arise during the project up to the contingency amount

Carried 6–1

From the minutes: This motion was seconded by Councilwoman Turner and carried on a 6-1 vote, with Councilwoman Mosley voting “no.”

Read the motion as recorded

“Councilwoman Roney moved to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Frank L. Blum Construction Company, in association with W.C. Construction Company for the McCormick Field pre-construction services, and further authorize the City Manager to execute any change orders that may arise during the project up to the contingency amount.”

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