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Council authorizes $52,780 final payment for McGinnis demo; contractor documented asbestos disposal
Summary
Council approved a final payment of $52,780 to Farhat Excavating LLC for the McGinnis demolition project after receiving manifests confirming proper disposal of asbestos found in a boiler; the contract carries a one‑year maintenance period.
Columbia Borough Council authorized final payment of $52,780 to Farhat Excavating LLC for demolition work related to the McGinnis project at the Aug. 12 meeting.
Staff reported the contractor completed the demo quickly and provided a manifest documenting proper disposal of hazardous material — specifically, asbestos discovered on a boiler — found during the demolition. Staff said the site was left in good condition and ready for the next project. The contract includes a one‑year maintenance period, though staff said they did not anticipate needing it.
Council confirmed the payment will be charged to the capital project account tied to the McGinnis work and noted the line item on the printed bill list had not been filled in; staff said the payment will be reimbursed after closing on related financing.
The payment motion was made by Councilperson Kaufman and seconded by Councilperson Murphy and passed by voice vote.
