Approval to Repair Calypso Cove Aquatic Facility Pools
February 1, 2023
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The Frame
The city is spending up to $200,169 in public funds to renovate the Calypso Cove pools without using the standard competitive bidding process.
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City of Margate residents
Residents are the primary users of the Calypso Cove Aquatic Facility and the source of the municipal funds used for the repairs.
Calypso Cove Aquatic Facility management
The facility will undergo construction to re-surface and re-tile its pools.
Last recorded activity February 1, 2023.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The City of Margate authorized a project to re-surface and re-tile the pools at Calypso Cove Aquatic Facility.
- The city officially waived the competitive bidding requirement for this specific project.
- The total cost for the services is capped at $200,169.
- The resolution was introduced and passed during the regular City Commission meeting on January 23, 2023.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why was the bidding process waived?
How much will the pool repairs cost?
Why It Matters
The city is spending up to $200,169 in public funds to renovate the Calypso Cove pools without using the standard competitive bidding process.
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Discoveries
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Use of Bidding Waivers
The city utilized a waiver of the competitive bidding process for a $200,000+ infrastructure project, which is a notable procurement method for a local government.
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Analysis Score
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- Controversy20Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
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