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Board directs staff to keep LDA on animal shelter project, seeks faster timeline and financing plan
Summary
After a lengthy update, the Board of Supervisors authorized staff to negotiate a bid-and-construction-phase contract with LDA Partners for the county's animal shelter project, instructed staff to prepare bid documents, and to continue exploring financing options. Supervisors pressed the architect on timelines and costs.
Calaveras County supervisors on Tuesday authorized staff to negotiate a contract with LDA Partners for the bid and construction phases of the county’s new animal shelter, after months of design work and a detailed update from county staff.
Jamie Andriola, principal administrative analyst, told the board LDA — the firm that produced programming and conceptual design for the shelter — is regarded as a leading shelter architect and that changing firms now would risk delays, duplication and higher costs. “Continuing with the team that developed the design gives us the best chance to stay on track, keep things consistent, and avoid delays,” she said.
The board approved staff’s recommendation but repeatedly pressed for firm deadlines and tighter accountability. Supervisor Topanelli said the…
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