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Warren Mayor Hit For City Awarding Contracts To Low Bidders. Really.
Whether you see this issue as makes-sense or TWFW (too Warren for words) probably depends on . . . well, we're not sure. We report, you decide.
Weeds and untended grass are growing high in Warren, and Mayor Jim Fouts (R) recently took to Facebook to explain why getting them under control isn't as simple as whistling up a crew and telling them to get to it. A simple post. Read like this:
Jim Fouts
on Tuesday
WEED CUTTING UPDATE: Due in part to the excessive rain we have been dealing with, we are having difficulty cutting city areas. Also, we are currently attempting to get both city parks and road areas cut. However, the company with the lowest bid for this job has a problem getting their workers into Michigan because of border difficulties. In the interim, I'm getting outside help for both parks and road work. We will be working on the weekend as well. All hands on deck for this current challenge with all day rain ahead for most of the week. Thanks for your patience and understanding.
on Tuesday
WEED CUTTING UPDATE: Due in part to the excessive rain we have been dealing with, we are having difficulty cutting city areas. Also, we are currently attempting to get both city parks and road areas cut. However, the company with the lowest bid for this job has a problem getting their workers into Michigan because of border difficulties. In the interim, I'm getting outside help for both parks and road work. We will be working on the weekend as well. All hands on deck for this current challenge with all day rain ahead for most of the week. Thanks for your patience and understanding.
It didn't take long for Fouts' constituents to ask an obvious question: Why not hire Michigan residents? Glad you asked, the mayor said. He replied:
They are not available. Very difficult to get workers also we award contracts based upon low bid and we can't tell them where to get their workers quickly.
Read more: http://www.deadlinedetroit.com/articles/22465/warren_mayor_hit_for_city_awarding_contracts_to_low_bidders_really