City hears positive progress report on new public safety center; solar design to return for estimates

Sean Lewis of Carl Sanderson gave the Virginia City Council a construction update April 1 on the new Public Safety Facility, reporting the project is on schedule and within budget and that no change orders were brought to the meeting.

Lewis said interior finishes are advancing: sheetrock and taping are nearly complete, tile work has begun in locker-room showers, painting is under way and the training tower and balcony are installed. He also reported window insulation and overhead garage doors are nearly finished.

The contractor noted the team is finalizing a solar-array design and expects to return at the council’s next meeting with final cost estimates and a procurement plan. “We are on schedule. We are within budget,” Lewis said. He added, “No change orders to discuss today.”

Councilors asked a few clarifying questions about the solar procurement and vendor selection. Lewis said Carl Sanderson is managing the solar work and expects to subcontract to a local electrical contractor; the actual solar equipment vendor had not yet been selected but he planned to report back in two weeks with final vendor information and estimates.

The project’s target for operations remains September, Lewis said, and he highlighted a “healthy owner contingency” to manage remaining risk. Several council members and staff praised the progress and thanked the contractor.

The update contained no formal council action.