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Council tables $77,770 change order for transit wash bay; staff to review lower-cost alternatives
Summary
Council members voted to table a $77,770 change order for the new transit wash bay and asked staff and engineers to present lower-cost alternatives and additional information before approving the expenditure.
The Muscatine City Council on July 17 tabled a request to issue Change Order No. 3 for the new transit wash bay facility in the amount of $77,770.50 and asked city engineers and public works staff to return with lower-cost alternatives and more detail.
The change-order request was moved by Council member Brockert and seconded by Council member Lewis. During discussion several council members said the wash bay project has been costly and delayed, and they asked whether less expensive options were available. "I'd like to see ... other alternatives and what those options were," Council member Lewis said, asking staff to present cost comparisons and alternatives.
Public works and engineering staff said prior engineering overlooked concrete grading and drainage in some locations, creating a low spot in front of the bay. Staff described the issue as requiring concrete and drainage work to address standing water and vehicle clearance. Several council members questioned bonding the cost and asked whether temporary or lower-cost fixes could keep the facility usable while staff explores alternatives.
Council member Lewis moved to table the request so staff could evaluate other options; the motion to table passed by a roll-call vote of five ayes and two nays. Two council members stated they opposed tabling. The item will return to a future meeting with staff recommendations for alternatives and cost comparisons.
