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Council approves $30,000 amendment to BHC building‑official services contract
Summary
The council unanimously approved an amendment to the professional services agreement with BHC to add $30,000 for building official services, extending on‑call inspection and plan‑review capacity amid a busy local building market.
Oak Harbor’s City Council voted unanimously May 27 to amend the city’s professional services agreement with BHC to add $30,000 for building‑official services, allowing continued on‑call inspections and plan review as city staff manage heavy permitting demand.
What the amendment does: Development Services Director David Cool told council the amendment increases the existing PSA by $30,000 and preserves on‑call inspection and plan‑review support when city staff are short‑handed. "What this contract would do, would add $30,000 to the current PSA," said Development Services Director David Cool.
Why it matters: The building-inspection and plan-review workload has grown with multiple local projects, including multifamily construction and single‑family developments. BHC provides same‑day inspection backup and supplemental plan review when city staff are unavailable.
Motion and vote: Councilman Romero moved to approve the amendment; the motion was seconded by the Mayor Pro Tem. The council voted in favor by voice and the mayor announced it passed unanimously. The amendment will allow staff to continue using on‑call services and to return to council in March to reassess needs.
Closing: Director Cool, who announced his upcoming retirement, was thanked by the mayor and presented with a plaque acknowledging his service.
