May 15, 2025, Special City Council, Public Works Committee and Ordinance Committee Meetings

The City of Cranston held a special City Council meeting on May 15, 2025, which included sessions of the Public Works Committee and the Ordinance Committee. Key procurement-related discussions focused on the planned construction of a splash pad on Doric Avenue, with an estimated project cost between $250,000 and $290,000, significantly less than previously reported figures. The city is preparing bid documents and plans to solicit bids from multiple local vendors, aiming for a mid-July completion. The project involves removing one basketball court but includes upgrades to other courts in the area funded through capital improvement money. Additionally, the council approved the placement of a new utility pole by Narragansett Electric and Verizon at 1381 Cranston Street and denied another pole installation due to jurisdictional issues. The Public Works Committee also discussed maintenance challenges on the local bike path, including litter cleanup efforts and plans to hire seasonal staff to assist with upkeep. The Ordinance Committee addressed traffic and parking concerns, referring proposed changes to the traffic engineer for study before further action. No votes were taken on capital expenditures beyond the splash pad project and utility pole approvals.