Thursday, January 18, 2007 Session sidewalk rehab won't be done for flowerfest: mayor
THE repair of Session Road's sidewalks will not be completed on time for the 12th annual celebration of the Panagbenga Flower Festival, acting Mayor Reinaldo Bautista Jr. said.
Bautista revealed that although he wanted an immediate facelift of the sidewalks, the Government Procurement and Reform Act lays down certain requirements before the actual repair may take place. He said plans for the uniform sidewalk are ready, but that this would require posting and public bidding.
He however hoped that the repairs would take place before the election ban. Funds for the repair will come from the 2006 annual investment plan.
In the meantime, the mayor has lined up other projects for the City Government, which he hopes would soon to be funded. These are a multi-level parking at the Burnham Park, market development and construction of additional classrooms and sanitary landfill. (RO)
