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Harris Street sanitary project behind schedule; board presses staff on contractor claims and potential overages
Summary
Board members at the July 21 meeting pressed staff for more detailed reporting after a CIP update showed the Harris Street sanitary and roadway project lagging schedule, encountering utility conflicts and raising concern about potential change orders or acceleration claims from the contractor.
Board members on July 21 expressed concern about the schedule and cost trajectory of the Harris Street sanitary expansion and related road work, pressing staff and the city's project manager for more information on contractor performance, change orders and potential damages.
The board raised the issue during the meeting's CIP update when project manager Mr. Riley reported construction progress and permitting milestones. Riley said revised construction plans for the east-side drainage had been approved by TxDOT and a connection permit had been issued, and that conduit and subgrade work were nearing completion. At the same time, a board member noted construction progress as reported…
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