Repairs to

the fountain in front of City Hall in Peachtree City are

forthcoming.

The

fountain has deteriorated for a number of reasons,

according to city staff reports, with improperly

installed tile, chipped paint and exposed wiring and

lights listed as the primary problems. In addition to the

aesthetic concerns, the tile and electrical work are

safety issues which require quick attention, staff

reported.

The low bid

received for this work was $40,199.14 by Aquatic Fountain

and Installation, a company that has worked on the

fountain since 1993. Upon discussions with company owner

Jim Ford, city staff learned that the same company could

handle repairs on the metal dipping sculptures, which

also have been working improperly.

Ford

supplied a price quote of $24,240 for the sculpture

repair, along with $3,000 for an annual maintenance

contract on the fountain. All of these expenses have been

approved by the City Council.

With

$22,399 already in the city's budget for fountain repair

work, the council funded the remaining $45,040.14 needed

to complete the contracts from the city's self-insurance

fund.