Alto council awards playground fence contract to Southern Fence Company

The town council approved spending more than $21,000 to install a new fence and remove the old one at the playground, which remains closed to the public.

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May 13, 2025: Playground fence installation and park reopening

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Where it stands

By the May 13 meeting, the council noted more work was needed before the park could reopen to the public because of uneven ground.

The story

The Town of Alto Council listed fence quotes as old business to follow up on at its March 11 meeting.

SourcesMarch 11, 2025

At its April 8 meeting, with the playground fence again on the agenda as old business, Councilwoman Debbie Turner made a motion to award Southern Fence Company the job of installing a 6-foot black chain link fence at the playground for $18,215, plus $3,000 to remove the old fence. The council approved the motion unanimously.

SourcesApril 8, 2025 April 8, 2025

By the May 13 meeting, the council noted more work was needed before the park could reopen to the public because of uneven ground.

SourcesMay 13, 2025

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May 13, 2025Discussed

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Playground fence installation and park reopening

More work has to be done before the park can be opened back up to the public due to uneven ground

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MinutesMay 13, 2025More work has to be done before the park can be opened back up to the public due to uneven ground

April 8, 2025Approved

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Contract with Southern Fence Company for playground fence (6' black chain link) and old fence removal

Councilwoman Debbie Turner made a motion to award Southern Fence Company to install the fence at the playground with the black chain link for $18215.00 with $3000.00 to remove old fence.

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