Although a temporary pause in work to repair hurricane damage at multiple waterfront city parks remains in effect, the Sarasota City Commission on April 20 approved a $3.3 million contract for repair and resiliency work at Ken Thompson Park on City Island.
Multiple restoration projects were halted by recommendation of former interim City Manager Dave Bullock as the partial government shutdown affected FEMA review processes, which would ultimately impact whether the city is reimbursed for the expense. The Ken Thompson Park contract was extended to Tampa Bay Construction Services for both parts of the work there.
Approving the contract with Tampa Bay Construction now positions the project to begin shortly after the pause is lifted…