Weber County Commission reviews CJC change orders; delays approval of major time‑extension charge

Weber County commissioners discussed proposed change orders 4 and 5 for the Criminal Justice Center (CJC) project during a work session, agreeing to bundle several minor items into change order 4 while postponing final approval of change order 5 until staff provides more detailed cost backup and a potential credit if electrical equipment is delivered early.

Scott Brinkman, the county’s new director, presented the proposed change orders and walked commissioners through the line items. He said change order 4 contains four work-change items (WCs) that staff plans to present later for formal approval; the items include replacing the galvanized chain‑link fence along the project’s west side with a black vinyl‑coated fence, adding a short gutter and heat‑tape electrical connection ($661), installing locks on fire‑department connections at the fire marshal’s request, and additional street‑striping work related to Jackson Avenue improvements.

The fence item was described by staff as roughly in the mid‑four‑figure range; one commissioner voiced discomfort with the cost but ultimately agreed the fence and the other minor items could be included in change order 4. Brinkman told the commission the gutter/heat‑tape item and the fire‑department‑connection…