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Commission approves final trail change order, authorizes contractor negotiations for practice greens and signs audit engagement
Summary
The commission approved change order and final payment for the Jackson Hike & Bike Trail Phase 2, authorized staff to negotiate fees with top-ranked contractor for artificial turf practice putting and chipping greens, and approved an engagement letter for the city's annual audit.
The McGowan City Commission approved several routine procurement and capital items on the agenda.
The commission approved Change Order No. 2 and final acceptance for the Jackson Hike & Bike Trail Phase 2; staff said field geometry changes during construction reduced contract quantities and resulted in a net deduction. The commission also authorized staff to negotiate fees with the top-ranked contractor for design and construction of artificial turf practice putting and chipping greens, recommending negotiation with EZScape of McAllen, Texas and directing city manager approval to move to the next-ranked firm if negotiations fail.
Separately, the commission approved an engagement letter with Weaver and Tidwell LLP to perform the annual financial audit for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2025.
Why it matters: The trail change order closes a capital construction contract; the putting-green procurement advances recreation improvements; and the audit engagement secures the city's external financial review for the fiscal year.
