Council approves Fry Electric contract for William Henry Harrison Riverfront Park work

5501840 · July 29, 2025

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Summary

Council adopted a resolution authorizing the mayor to sign a contract with Fry Electric for electrical services at William Henry Harrison Riverfront Park after staff reported a lower bid; council declared the resolution an emergency and approved it on first reading.

The Village of North Bend council approved a resolution authorizing the mayor to enter into an agreement with Fry Electric Inc. to perform electrical work for William Henry Harrison Riverfront Park.

Staff said Fry Electric submitted a lower bid (about $22,000 as stated in the meeting) after earlier proposals were substantially higher. Council authorized the mayor to execute the agreement, declared the resolution an emergency and adopted the measure on the first reading by voice vote. The mayor signed the contract during the meeting.

Treasurer Marty and staff confirmed the payment will come from the park project funds; council members noted the lower bid would reduce project costs. The contract was described in the meeting as a specific agreement for electrical services tied to the park project. No objections were recorded during the voice votes.