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Orange Village authorizes DS Architects to design fire station and village‑hall renovation for up to $85,000
Summary
Council authorized the mayor to execute an agreement with DS Architects for design services for a new fire station and village‑hall renovation, citing savings from combining the projects; council voted to proceed and the mayor said DS can handle both projects.
The Orange Village Council voted to authorize the mayor to execute an agreement with DS Architects to provide design services for a new fire station and renovation of the village hall for an amount not to exceed $85,000.
Mayor Klein explained he had asked two firms to price both projects individually and as a combined engagement; DS’s combined price produced substantial savings compared with pursuing separate contracts. "I can't, in good conscience, not take advantage of what this number is for the benefit of the village," the mayor said while urging council to allow the mayor to move forward.
Legal counsel reminded council that the body retains broad discretion over selection of design professionals; the mayor said Bowen (another firm) was informed and could pursue later phases such as construction bidding. Council members said combining design work could yield economies of scale given other DS projects in the area and moved the authorization forward.
The motion passed on roll call. The mayor and staff will enter into the agreement and proceed to the next project phases, with construction procurement still to come later under standard bidding procedures.
