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Council memo lists $29,442.65 deduction for Russell Street project; Councilman Moreno to recuse
Summary
Staff placed a change order on the agenda reducing Austin Tyler Construction's Russell Street project payment by $29,442.65 and listing a final payment of $4,216.55; Councilman Juan Moreno said he will recuse himself from tomorrow's vote out of an abundance of caution.
City staff placed a change order on the agenda for the Russell Street, Highland Avenue to Clement Street roadway project that reduces the contract amount with Austin Tyler Construction by $29,442.65 and lists payment estimate number 2 and final in the amount of $4,216.55.
The pre‑council presentation noted that Councilman Juan Moreno will recuse himself from the vote “out of an abundance of caution” because of his connection to Austin Tyler, staff said.
Why it matters: The change order reduces the contract payout and closes the contract with a final payment; the recusal was noted in advance to avoid conflicts of interest during the vote.
On the agenda: Council memo 4 27 25, approval of change order number 1 for the Russell Street project to Austin Tyler Construction (deduction of $29,442.65) and payment estimate number 2 and final in the amount of $4,216.55. No vote outcome was recorded during pre‑council remarks.
