Baguio council presses contract projects’ probe

Mines View building use studied 

By Gaby B. Keith

BAGUIO CITY – The City Council agreed during recent deliberations to regularly review contracts of the city government with service providers like contractors to ensure their adherence to high standards of quality, efficiency and value for money.
    This, after Mayor Benjamin Magalong signed City Council resolution no. 297, series of 2023, requesting the local finance committee to submit to the council feasibility study on use of the Mines View building after its rehabilitation.
    Through resolution no. 244, series of 2023, the council adapted the third supplemental annual investment program (SAIP) for the current year which included the project, “Completion of the rehabilitation of the Mines View building.”
    During deliberation, the city council considered manifestations of invited resource persons relative to the project.
    The mayor also ratified city council resolution no. 298, series of 2023, requesting the LFC and the City Environment and Parks Management Office to review submitted contract of lease for confirmation of the council entered into by the city government with the R&R Management and Sanitary Services for construction, renovation, lease, operation and maintenance of public comfort rooms in Baguio.
    The approved measure included all other contracts made with vendors operating in city parks and to submit recommendations to the local legislature.