Hampton Township Council approves bridge change orders, green-lights capital bids and advertises sanitary takeover ordinances

Hampton Township Council on Jan. 22 approved construction change orders for the Clearview Road bridge, authorized multiple capital spending actions and bid advertisements, and voted to advertise proposed ordinances to take over two private sanitary sewer systems.

The actions followed presentations on the township’s 2024 year-end finances, a detailed report from the local EMS provider and updates on salt supplies and ongoing capital projects.

The Clearview Road bridge project received eight change orders that raised the contractor account by roughly $8,000; township staff said Peoples Natural Gas will reimburse about $11,000 for restoration work, which staff said results in a net reduction to the township’s share. Council approved the change orders for a new project total of $1,606,056.14 (does not include the Peoples Natural Gas reimbursement). The motion passed on a roll-call vote with all members present voting in favor.

The council also acted on several capital and maintenance items. Members authorized the assistant township manager to advertise the annual construction equipment and tradesman rental program (bid opening March 18, potential award March 26). The facilities director was authorized to pursue professional services and advertise bids for concrete repairs at municipal complex locations (professional services not to exceed $3,000). Council approved a community-center lighting upgrade from capital funds for $52,692.50; staff said the work replaces aging controls and fixtures with LEDs and new controls and that installation is scheduled for a three-week window in June when the rooms are available.

Environmental services staff received authorization to purchase a Kubota…