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Council ratifies final change orders for Stephen G. Terrell Recreation Center; project closes near budget
Summary
Council ratified final change orders for the Terrell Recreation Center construction project; staff said the project came in roughly $1 million under the approved construction budget and that change orders — mainly supply-chain and field modifications — totaled approximately $3.5 million.
The Allen City Council ratified and confirmed the final change orders for the Stephen G. Terrell Recreation Center construction project on April 20.
Parks and Recreation Director Kate Meacham reviewed the project’s timeline and finance history, telling council the total project budget exceeded $55 million and that the construction allocation was $42,250,000. Meacham said the original construction contract arrived at just over $40 million, allowing some contingency funds to be reallocated toward supply‑chain and finish‑work items.
Meacham said the city’s contingency — cited at $2,200,000 — helped the team manage supply-chain volatility and design refinements. She noted the facility opened to the public in January 2024 and that most remaining work is small punch‑list items and outdoor electrical additions for the event lawn and fitness deck.
When asked about the total of change orders, Meacham said the combination of supply‑chain adjustments and specific field changes totaled about $3,500,000. Council members praised staff for delivering a high‑use facility with strong cost‑recovery prospects; Meacham said the center had reached usage benchmarks earlier than typical, meeting projected year‑three targets in the first year of operation.
Council voted to ratify the department’s final change orders; the meeting transcript records a motion and a second but does not include a roll‑call tally in the record.
