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Council tables $84,905 change order for Franklin Street stormwater bypass after conflicts disclosed
Summary
A proposed change order for the Franklin Street and Valley Drive stormwater bypass — $84,905.65 to add about 1,100 linear feet of curb and gutter — was tabled after council members disclosed conflicts of interest and requested additional review of funding and timing.
Dalton’s City Council on Oct. 6 tabled a proposed change order (Change Order No. 3) for the Franklin Street and Valley Drive stormwater bypass project that would add curb and gutter to streets within the project limits.
Why it matters: The change order would add uniform curb and gutter to roughly 1,100 linear feet of Franklin Street where curb has never been installed, at an estimated cost of $84,905.65. The work would alter right-of-way conditions, require irrigation repair and tie‑ins to existing grades, and could affect how stormwater moves in localized areas.
What staff proposed: Chad (public works staff) said the change order from Rott Brothers Construction would add curb, backfill and right‑of‑way dressing, including irrigation replacements as needed. The proposed cost is $84,905.65 and funding was identified from the bonded projects account; staff said they would work with administration to finalize funding.
Council concerns and conflicts: Two council members disclosed conflicts because the project touches family properties; one member explicitly recused themself from the vote. Members asked whether adding curb would increase stormwater capacity and whether the work should be handled later by public works crews if budget timing required it. Staff said curb would help keep some stormwater on the street but is not necessary for the bypass project to function, and that in‑house crews might be able to complete curb work later in the next year.
Council action: After discussion and disclosures of conflicts, a motion to table the change order was made and carried.
Ending: Council directed staff to revisit funding and timing. The item will return to a future meeting with conflict disclosures resolved and a funding plan.
