COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – The construction of a permanent downtown public restroom building is being pushed back for at least a year after the Coldwater City Council on Monday night decided to pursue a grant for the project.
Coldwater City Manager Keith Baker said that due to labor shortages and contractor availability, only one complete bid of $182,500 was submitted by Brusse/Brady of Three Rivers. The bid did not include about $15,000 in utility work.
Upon receipt and review of the bid, the City directed architect Scott Morrison to solicit a bid on a simpler design as well as the original design for the restrooms in the alley between the Tibbits Plaza parking lot and South Monroe Street.
Council member John Petzko was uneasy about moving ahead at this time.
Mike Beckwith felt it was best to pursue a grant program that the restrooms would possibly qualify for.
It’s believed the city can request $50,000 to potentially reduce the overall cost of the project. The awarding of the grant is set for October.
A public restroom sounds great but it will be a sissy. Has anyone seen the restrooms at the parks? They are filthy. People have no respect for property. Those restrooms aren’t even useable. When a 4 year old won’t use the that’s saying something!