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Council approves AIA amendment for Fire Station No. 2; members pressed contractor on change orders, wetlands and schedule
Summary
The council approved an amendment to the AIA agreement for Fire Station No. 2. Contractor representatives said change orders must be approved by the owner and targeted construction duration is about 12 months; commissioners raised questions about wetlands setbacks, retaining-wall design and long-term building durability.
Zion — The Zion City Council on Oct. 7 approved an amendment to the AIA agreement for the planned Fire Station No. 2 and heard design and construction questions from council members and staff.
Why it matters: the amendment moves the project closer to contractor selection and a guaranteed maximum price (GMP). Council members sought clarity about who approves change orders, site constraints tied to wetlands and a retaining wall, and the project schedule.
John Camosse, president of Camosse Construction Company, told the council that change orders would be routed through the contract and must be signed off by the owner before work proceeds. “So if you have a change order, it would be sent through the contract ... the owner would have a chance to approve the change order before it's actually done,” he said. The council confirmed that change orders require owner approval and that the AIA amendment refers back to the base contract for change-order mechanics.
Fire Chief Street and project architects reviewed site details and rendered exterior designs. Staff said civil engineering work has addressed the wetland setback and that a heavier concrete block retaining wall and geofill will be used to achieve the required elevations and protect the adjacent parking area. Council members asked about long-term maintenance and the potential for degradation of a retaining wall; staff responded that the design and materials are intended to achieve a long-lasting, low-maintenance facility.
On schedule, the contractor described a target duration of roughly 12 months from contract timing to completion. Council members and staff emphasized a desire for durable materials and a facility intended to remain serviceable for decades.
The council approved the amendment by roll call (4–0). Staff said they will finalize GMP language and the change-order approval process with the contractor before executing construction contracts.
