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Council ratifies $82,684 change order for Ruggles block wall after council and public criticism over oversight
Summary
Council ratified a $82,683.73 amendment for the T‑117 public works block wall project after staff said poor soil conditions and additional site needs required deeper footings, extra materials and equipment. Several council members and residents raised concerns about after‑the‑fact approvals and project supervision.
The Town of Florence Town Council on Jan. 21 ratified Amendment No. 1 to the Signature Projects contract for the T‑117 public works block wall project in the amount of $82,683.73, a measure staff said was required after unforeseen site conditions were discovered during construction.
Public comment and several council members during the meeting criticized the timing and oversight of the project. Staff explained the change order covers deeper footings and additional concrete and rebar after encountering worse soil than anticipated, two extra courses of block to meet aesthetic expectations, and an added RFID reader and motorized…
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