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North Miami council increases Cagney Park Phase 1 contingency to 10% after lengthy debate
Summary
The City Council approved raising the project contingency for Cagney Park North Phase 1 from 5% to 10%, adding up to $767,846, amid questions about design, permitting and future phases.
The North Miami City Council voted 5-0 to raise the contingency for the Cagney Park North Phase 1 project from 5% to 10%, authorizing an additional amount not to exceed $767,846 to ensure the city can address time-sensitive change orders required for construction.
Council members and city staff told the council the request grew out of differences between the contractor’s bid documents and the final permitted construction plans. City staff said those permit-driven changes and other time-sensitive adjustments risked project delays and additional costs if the contingency were not increased.
City Manager Teresa Turellas and project staff said the city originally budgeted…
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