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Council approves change order to address City Hall water infiltration, hears schedule update
Summary
Georgetown City Council approved municipal change order No. 11 to repair water infiltration at City Hall and to add audiovisual and security adjustments. Staff said substantial completion is slated for Nov. 25, 2025, with final completion Dec. 12, 2025, though some windows remain on an eight- to nine-week lead time.
The Georgetown City Council on Aug. 25 approved municipal change order No. 11 to address water infiltration at City Hall and to make related audiovisual and security adjustments.
The council voted to accept the change order after staff described a plan to excavate along the front foundation, apply cold fluid-applied waterproofing to the building footer, install improved aggregate and a perforated drain pipe that will carry water to the storm sewer in the parking lot. “We will proceed with that,” said Devin (staff member) while describing the drainage tie-in to the parking-lot storm system. Kate (project staff member) told the council that the schedule now shows substantial completion on Nov. 25, 2025, and final completion on Dec. 12, 2025.
The council’s action completes the formal approval needed to proceed with the repairs. Councilmember Leslie Mitchell moved the municipal order; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote. The change order was described by staff as covering both the waterproofing work and “additional AV and security changes” including replacing single 180-degree cameras with two cameras for improved coverage.
Staff outlined remaining work and constraints. Kate said drywall and mechanical-electrical-plumbing rough‑ins remain on the first floor and basement, with second- and third-floor punch lists planned to start Oct. 1 and first-floor/basement punch work to follow by Nov. 17. She also told the council that some exterior windows had to be reordered after an exterior trim modification widened several openings; the new windows have an estimated eight- to nine-week lead time.
Devin described the waterproofing sequence: excavating a trench to the footer, cleaning stone, applying a cold fluid waterproofing membrane, placing a better aggregate base and installing a perforated pipe that will lead to a storm sewer in the parking lot. The scope also includes replacing sidewalk and installing trench drains and downspouts as part of the base-bid restoration.
Council members asked about on-site safety and festival impacts. Kate said fencing will be installed the next morning to secure the front of the building during excavation and staff are coordinating staging and cleanup so the upcoming downtown festival can proceed. Risk manager Patrick Johnson and staff are coordinating safety and event space with festival organizers.
The change order was described in the council meeting as municipal change order No. 11 and the motion passed by voice vote; staff said the change order reflects the added time and scope tied to the water infiltration work.
The council received the schedule update and authorized the change order so crews can proceed once materials arrive; staff said they will continue to update the council on progress and any schedule impacts.
