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Athens council OKs extra funds for new fire headquarters after debate over change orders
Summary
Athens City Council adopted Ordinance 63-25 to increase appropriations and authorize additional spending for the new fire headquarters project after members debated unapproved change orders, contractor payments and oversight. The measure passed with five affirmative votes, enacting the emergency clause.
Athens City Council on June 16 approved Ordinance 63-25, amending the 2025 appropriation ordinance to authorize additional transfers and increase the total authorized spending for the new fire headquarters project (project no. 346). The measure passed with five affirmative votes, activating the emergency clause needed for immediate effect.
Council members debated whether to approve roughly $992,000 in additional funds tied to completed work and change orders, with concern from some members about change orders that were not brought to council for prior approval. “I’m inclined to vote against it. I don’t like how it’s done,” Council Member Wood said, later adding that the mayor was not present to explain the decisions.
The dispute centered on several line-item reallocations and a larger tally of project authorization. Deputy Safety…
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