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Commission approves change order for new police headquarters amid split votes and recoupment plan
Summary
The commission approved Change Order No. 22 for construction management at‑risk services for the new police headquarters, with two commissioners voting no; staff said costs are deflection‑related and expected to be recouped through claims with AECOM’s carriers.
The Fort Lauderdale City Commission on March 4 approved Change Order No. 22 for construction management at‑risk (CMAR) services on the new police headquarters project; the item passed 3-2.
Commissioners Sorensen, Vice Mayor Glassman and Mayor Dean Trantalis voted in favor; Commissioners Herbst and Beasley Pittman voted no. The change order was described by staff as related to deflection issues and included in a previously approved $4.4 million budget amendment.
Commissioner Herbst asked how the city would recoup the funds. City staff said the additional costs are deflection-related, were included in the earlier $4.4 million amendment, and will be recouped after construction when claims are processed through the contractor's carriers.
Why it matters: The police headquarters is a major capital construction project. The change order represents additional project costs tied to structural/deflection issues, with city staff expecting to pursue recovery through contractor insurance claims.
Formal action The commission approved the motion to accept Change Order No. 22. Vote tally: Commissioner Sorensen — yes; Commissioner Herbst — no; Vice Mayor Glassman — yes; Commissioner Beasley Pittman — no; Mayor Dean Trantalis — yes.
