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Board approves $285,000 contingency increase after contamination found at transportation lot
Summary
The board voted 5–0 to increase the construction contingency by $285,000 to cover discovery and proper disposal of contaminated soil at the district transportation lot; staff said work is required to comply with EGLE and state regulations and to keep the paving project on schedule.
The Birmingham Public Schools Board of Education on Aug. 26 approved a $285,000 increase in the construction contingency for paving improvements at the district transportation center after contractors discovered soil contamination at the site.
Scott Smith, invited to the podium during the business‑services presentation, told the board that…
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