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Valley County authorizes $150,000 change-order authority for transfer-station upgrades; approves Garden Club sale
Summary
County commissioners approved a special-event application for the Long Valley Garden Club and authorized county staff to approve transfer-station change orders up to $150,000 to keep construction moving; one commissioner abstained from the change-order vote citing a conflict of interest.
Valley County commissioners on April 14 approved a special-event application from the Long Valley Garden Club and authorized county staff to approve change orders on the transfer-station upgrade project up to $150,000 to allow on-site contractors to proceed without delay.
Why it matters: Commissioners said the transfer-station renovation is on an expedited construction schedule and requires some change-order flexibility so contractors can address immediate needs on site; staff reported the current upgrade will increase total project cost to about $1,900,000, and the county has roughly $3,000,000 in the capital fund to cover capital projects.
Special event approval: Commissioners reviewed an application and insurance documentation from the Long Valley Garden Club to hold a flower sale at the county fairgrounds and voted to approve…
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