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Council approves two change orders as city hall renovation team outlines structural, waterproofing work
Summary
Georgetown City Council approved two change orders for the city hall renovation and heard an update on structural stabilization, exterior masonry work and waterproofing needs; staff said the guaranteed maximum price remains in place and identified a historic tax-credit sale as part of project financing.
The Georgetown City Council on July 14 approved two change orders for the city hall renovation project and heard project managers describe structural repairs and exterior waterproofing work that remain to be priced.
The move affects change order No. 8, a credit for construction simplifications, and change order No. 9, an addition for structural stabilization to exterior tower walls. Elizabeth Hunt of the design team told the council the work that prompted change order No. 9 is steel “box framing” to sandwich and stabilize two exterior tower walls where cracks were found around the windows.
Why it matters: City staff said the work is intended to stop water infiltration and avoid further structural deterioration at the three‑story tower above the mayor’s office. Officials said timely repairs should reduce future maintenance and help secure the…
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