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Council approves $50,000 contingency for Radcliffe Center HVAC project
Summary
The Garden City City Council voted 7-0 to add $50,000 to contingency for the Radcliffe Center HVAC renovation, citing controls work and HUD grant funding; staff said roughly $150,000 of the grant would remain if the addition is approved.
The Garden City City Council on Sept. 8 approved an additional $50,000 in contingency for the Radcliffe Center HVAC renovation project, voting 7-0 to increase the project contingency to cover controls work and other identified scope items.
Erica Smith, parks and recreation director, told the council staff and the contractor had identified additional necessary items after work began and that the requested $50,000 would be covered by the project's HUD grant. "So tonight, we're looking for an additional 50,000 of contingency for the same contractor," Smith said.
Why it matters: Radcliffe is a community recreation facility used for programs, senior services and events; Smith said improved controls are intended to let staff isolate rooms, reduce energy waste and better match temperatures to room use. Council members pressed staff on what work was excluded by a subcontractor and on schedule guarantees.
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