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Board hears 2023 bond construction updates; approves reuse of furniture and playground relocations to cut costs
Summary
Staff updated trustees on multiple guaranteed maximum price packages in the 2023 bond program and the board approved using surplus first‑sale bond furniture funds to relocate and reuse furniture and playground equipment from retiring campuses.
The Board received a multi‑part update on the 2023 bond construction program and voted to authorize furniture moves and purchases using surplus first‑sale bond furniture funds.
Construction GMPs and overages: Staff reviewed guaranteed maximum prices submitted by construction managers at risk under Texas Government Code Chapter 2269 for projects including the remainder of Colony High School ($57.6 million GMP), a new transportation center (GMP about $14.96 million, exceeding budget by $1.88 million) and district generators and radio UPS upgrades (about $4.99 million, within budget). District staff told the board that identified overages could be covered by land sale proceeds, bond project savings and interest…
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