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Lorain County approves $2,500 change order to contractor for Gerber property clearing, staff notes wet conditions
Summary
Commissioners approved a change order to Hammer Down Industries for selective tree clearing on the Gerber property in Eanes Township after crews mobilized in wet conditions; staff said the change order covers weather- and mobilization-related costs and explained coordination with a larger contractor.
Lorain County commissioners on May 23 approved a change order to Hammer Down Industries for selective tree clearing at the Gerber property after work was halted because of wet, soft field conditions.
A public commenter, Brian Baker, raised concerns before the vote, saying he was puzzled contractors were seeking an early $2,500 change order near the start of work and warned that early change orders could indicate a pattern of contractors using change orders to…
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