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Commission withholds pavilion payments, asks contractor to finish painting correctly
Summary
City commissioners tabled multiple payments related to the new pavilion after commissioners and staff identified incomplete paint work and unaddressed surface areas; staff will withhold retainage until painting meets the city's expectations.
The Fort Scott City Commission on Sept. 17 voted to table three payment requests related to the recently completed pavilion project, citing incomplete paint coverage and quality concerns. The commission directed staff to withhold retainage and to require the contractor to finish the painting to the city's satisfaction before releasing additional funds.
Why it matters: Commissioners and staff said the protective paint on steel columns and exposed metal was not applied fully in several locations (including strips behind gutters and stickers left on columns), which could reduce corrosion protection and shorten the structure's service life. The commission flagged that the painting was intended to protect the red iron and prevent early rusting and that the work must meet the scope and warranty expectations in the contract.
What happened at the meeting: Three items tied to the pavilion contract were tabled: a painting payment application, the contractor's payment application (materials/painting), and the project's retainage. Commissioners voted to withhold payment until the painting is corrected to the city manager and engineer's satisfaction.
Numbers and next steps: The painting payment (application #5) for $8,075 and the retainage amount ($10,397.85) were specifically discussed and tabled; the contractor had earlier provided a lower invoice to cover paint costs and claimed higher expenses for completing the work. City staff will notify the contractor of the deficiencies, request completion, and bring the payment requests back when the work is verified.
Ending: Commissioners said they expect the contractor to address paint coverage — including areas behind gutters and any missed strips — promptly; staff will re-inspect and present an updated payment recommendation once the work meets specifications.
