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Council approves $300,000 transfer to cover unexpected police parking-lot repairs
Summary
Council authorized a $300,000 increase to JMS Cement Contractors' contract after crews uncovered unstable clay, corroded utilities and damaged storm drains under the Police Department parking lot. Staff said the fixes represent a long-term stabilization; council approved the transfer from capital reserves.
Seaside City Council on Aug. 7 approved a $300,000 transfer from capital reserves to cover added repairs to the Police Department parking lot, bringing the contract total with JMS Cement Contractors to about $1.448 million.
Public Works Director Thomas Corbin told the council excavation beginning July 17 exposed 650 tons of unsuitable clay and saturated subgrade under the lower parking lot adjacent to City Hall. Geotechnical recommendations required off-hauling the unsuitable…
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