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New Ulm City Council Declines $100,000 Grant Over Wage Stipulations

Overview: In an impactful decision, the New Ulm City Council opted not to accept a $100,000 grant from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources intended for a shooting range project. The refusal was primarily due to the grant’s stipulation that required adherence to Davis-Bacon wage rates, which often inflate project labor costs. The council concluded that the conditions led to bids that were unjustifiably high, prompting the return of the grant.

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Mayor:
Kathleen L. Backer
City Council Officials:
, Andrea S. Boettger, Council, David H. Christian, 1st Ward City Councilor, Eric R. Warmka, 2nd Ward City Councilor, Thomas E. Schmitz, 3rd Ward City Councilor, Larry A. Mack, 4th Ward City Councilor

New Ulm City Council Declines $100,000 Grant Over Wage Stipulations

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