Edmond Council approves $722,100 supplemental appropriation for Pelican Bay pool renovation

The Edmond City Council on Oct. 21 approved a supplemental appropriation of $722,100 from 2017 capital improvement project reserves for the Pelican Bay pool renovation project.

Parks Director Brad Rainey told the council the work began shortly after Labor Day and is progressing on schedule. As construction proceeds, the contractor has uncovered plumbing and other conditions not reflected in original documents; staff requested the appropriation so funds are on hand for any change orders to avoid work stoppages.

Rainey said the requested amount is 10% of the contract value, which the city's procurement practice allows under state statute. He added he did not expect the full amount to be spent and that any unspent funds would be returned to CIP reserves. Capital Improvement Project Advisory Board had reviewed and approved the request prior to council consideration.

Council members discussed the size of the project and noted that a full replacement of the pool would have been substantially more expensive than the current renovation strategy.

The motion to approve passed by a 5‑0 vote.