Council defers approval of slope protection project

A proposed slope protection project in Barangay Agsungot hit a snag before the Cebu City Council after the proponent reportedly failed to defend its purpose and after inconsistencies were found in the contract.

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In the most recent regular session, Councilor Jerry Guardo, chairperson of the Committee on Infrastructure, filed a resolution seeking the council's approval to authorize outgoing Cebu City Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia to enter into a construction agreement with NRMMM Construction and Development Corporation for a slope protection project in Sitio Upper, Barangay Agsungot, Cebu City.

The budget proposal is around P16.3 million, according to the Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) resolution as indicated in the contract transmitted to the council.

However, during the discussion, Councilor and Mayor-elect Nestor Archival asked for clarity on the importance of the project at this point in time. Then-presiding officer, Councilor Jocelyn Pesquera, suggested that councilors from the north district shed light on the situation where the project is being proposed.

Guardo, on the other hand, recalled that he had delivered a privilege speech on the matter due to incidents of landslides in the area.