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Council approves $127,075 amendment for Arts Center repairs, authorizes related change orders
Summary
Saratoga Springs City Council approved a capital budget amendment and bond resolution to cover change orders for the Arts Center renovation, including a new air-handling unit, boiler work and additional insulation, after a public hearing.
Saratoga Springs City Council approved a capital budget amendment and a related bond resolution Wednesday to cover change orders and contingency for the Arts Center renovation project, including an emergency replacement of an inoperable air-handling unit and additional insulation.
The council voted 5-0 to amend the Arts Center capital budget and to approve a bond resolution authorizing the necessary borrowing. The items were presented to the council during a public hearing in which the project and its additional costs were described by city staff.
Why this matters: The Arts Center renovation is a public-private project with Saratoga Arts; contractors discovered an inoperable air-handling unit and areas with no insulation during construction. The council-approved changes are intended to complete the renovation and address health and HVAC performance issues identified by the construction team.
Key approvals and amounts: The council authorized a capital amendment totaling $127,075 ($110,500 for identified change orders plus $16,575 contingency). Two change orders were approved on the council floor: a $87,185.09 contract amendment to add additional building controls and boiler changes for the new air-handling unit, and a $22,508 change order to add spray-foam insulation in office and restroom roof cavities. The council also approved related invoices and contract payments required by procurement rules.
Public hearing and votes: The Arts Center amendment was the subject of a public hearing earlier in the meeting. The council took roll-call votes to approve the bond resolution and the budget amendment; both measures passed unanimously, 5-0.
What councilors said: City staff described the air-handling unit as nonfunctional when contractors opened the system, and said the additional insulation and boiler adjustments were needed to meet design and code performance and to ensure occupant comfort and energy efficiency. The council framed the work as necessary to finish the renovation and to protect the city—s investment in the facility.
Next steps: City administration will execute the approved change orders and proceed with construction; the additional contingency will be available to cover any minor unforeseen items tied to the renovation. The city plans to monitor completion timelines and costs and to report back to council if further amendments are required.
Ending: The unanimous council vote clears the way for contractors to finish the Arts Center renovation work, including replacing the air-handling unit, completing boiler work and adding insulation; city staff said the amendments should prevent repeated stop-work issues and ensure the building meets operational and safety expectations.
