What: a contract of about $2.5 million with Gilbane for roof, fire safety and electrical improvements at the Apprentice Exploration School.
Where it stands: the chief of staff briefed the Council on 2026-10-19 before the contract is signed; members agreed to discuss it at a Finance Committee meeting.
The chief of staff said the administration wanted the Council aware of the contract before signing. Members also discussed the school's overall project scope and cost; the figures stated in the captions were inconsistent and are not recorded here.