The Delaware County Redevelopment Commission on June 12 approved an addendum to the Industrial Center Trail contract with Versus Engineering that results in a $19,900 net increase to the contract and brings the total paid to $259,100.

Staff said the addendum reflects added scope tied to work required at the railroad crossing (North Fork Southern Crossing at Cowan Road) and deletions to an earlier phase; the net cost increase is $19,900 after subtracting deletions. The board also heard that the railroad has acknowledged receipt of design materials but that formal approval is pending at the railroad’s review pace.

Why it matters: The addendum funds additional engineering work needed to address the trail’s crossing of a railroad right-of-way. Commissioners and staff said continued communication with the railroad is necessary before construction can proceed across the spur.

Board action: A motion to approve the addendum carried on a roll-call vote with all commissioners recorded as voting yes. Staff noted the design team has sent weekly requests for railroad information and that progress is happening on the railroad’s timeline rather than the commission’s.

Next steps: Staff will continue to coordinate with Versus Engineering and maintain weekly requests to the railroad; the commission approved the addendum so the designer can proceed with the noted scope changes while staff pursues railroad permission to cross.