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Redevelopment commission approves Draw 17 payment for project soft costs; one abstention
Summary
The Anderson Redevelopment Commission approved Draw 17, covering soft costs for a redevelopment project. Staff reported the draw contains no construction billing, an inspection was completed the same day, and the commission approved the request with four votes in favor and one abstention.
The Anderson Redevelopment Commission approved a payment request labeled Draw 17 on Aug. 12 after staff and external reviewers confirmed the submission and completed an on‑site inspection.
Staff said Draw 17, submitted the week of Aug. 7, contained only soft costs; the construction contractor had not billed construction work in this draw. The meeting record shows staff and Black Montgomery reviewed the draw, and Mike completed a site inspection and submitted his inspection report the afternoon of Aug. 12. Staff recommended $15,954.79 for payment; the draw request cover letter cited $18,089.33. Meeting discussion noted the city’s portion is $18,089.33 but staff’s recommended payable amount to the city portion was $15,954.79 after review.
Project managers are now submitting weekly progress reports and updated schedules to the commission and staff, and the project remains on a schedule that anticipates a punch list later this year. Staff noted that recent delays — including a late shipment of floor drains — cost the contractor about eight to nine working days and the contractor was working to make up the time.
A motion to approve Draw 17 for the city portion (listed in the materials at $18,089.33; staff recommended $15,954.79) was made, seconded and called for a vote. The motion passed with four votes in favor and one abstention. One commissioner said they abstained because they wanted a clearer phase‑by‑phase financial reconciliation tied to the Gantt chart and requested a follow‑up showing percent complete compared with billings.
Why it matters: Draw approvals release redevelopment funds tied to a construction project. Staff and the commission emphasized that this draw covered soft costs rather than construction work and that weekly progress reports would be provided going forward to track schedule and billing.
What’s next: Staff will provide the requested comparison of percent complete and invoiced amounts by contract phase at a future meeting; the commission expects continued weekly project updates and a projected punch‑list later this year.
