Summary
The city is keeping Desman Design Management on to design 2027 repairs for the red, yellow and green ramps — up to $195,950. Alders noted discomfort with single-source contracts but valued the firm's familiarity with the ramps.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 12, 2026.
Impact analysis
Up to $195,950 from the budgeted ramp repair design funds.
Downtown parkers who use the aging ramps.
Parking system users could face future costs if further unexpected repairs arise with no contingency left.
Mentions & discussions (5)
Municipal Services Committee — October 12, 2026
The city is continuing multi-year structural repairs at its three downtown parking ramps, now adding elevator lobby remodels at the Green Ramp. The extra $18,720 comes out of existing budget reserves, so no new money is needed.
Finance Committee — June 8, 2026
Waterproofing repairs on the parking ramp's green and yellow sections are being expedited, using the entire $181,000 contingency and bringing the contract to nearly $1.39 million.
Municipal Services Committee — May 11, 2026
The city is keeping Desman Design Management on to design 2027 repairs for the red, yellow and green ramps — up to $195,950. Alders noted discomfort with single-source contracts but valued the firm's familiarity with the ramps.
Common Council — January 21, 2026
The city awarded a roughly $1.2 million contract (up to $1.39 million with contingency) to repair and maintain its parking structures.
Finance Committee — January 12, 2026
Downtown parking ramps are getting a major repair and preventive maintenance contract worth up to about $1.39 million. If you park in city ramps, this affects the condition and longevity of those structures.
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