Council approves $101,440 change order for Hitter Recreation Center; officials say project not over budget

The Decatur City Council approved Resolution 25251 to accept change order number 41 for the Hitter Recreation Center, increasing the project by $101,440.

A staff member presented a detailed breakout of each item in the change order, explaining reasons the items were not included in the original bid and the value each adds to the project. Staff said providing the itemized breakdown was intended to increase transparency for council and the public.

Council members asked for an update on contingency funds. Staff said the “initial budget was 52.05” and “right now we are at 45.06 with this change order,” and explained that many items are expected in large construction projects and that the project was not over budget as of the meeting. The transcript did not specify the units (for example, thousands or millions) associated with those figures.

The council approved the change order; no vote tally was recorded in the meeting transcript and no additional funding sources were specified during the discussion.

Staff said they would provide further updates on contingency at a subsequent meeting.