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Construction delays push back Largo’s Horizon City Hall; city hears schedule and cost items
Summary
Biltmore Construction reported missed Oct. 31 substantial completion for Horizon City Hall, cited roughly $400,000 in change items and a revised schedule targeting mid‑to‑late November for substantial completion and December for final completion.
City construction contractor Biltmore Construction updated the City of Largo commission on Nov. 4, 2025, about delays at the Horizon City Hall project and a revised schedule for occupancy.
Travis Parker, president of Biltmore Construction, told the commission the project did not meet the previously established Oct. 31 substantial‑completion date because of a set of modifications and remaining punch‑list items. He said "there's 32 items, and the sum total is somewhere near $400,000," including aesthetic adjustments and other additions the city had requested. Parker said all geothermal wells are in and the last well issue was resolved after an RFI and engineer response.
On timing, Parker said the current schedule update shows Nov. 21 for substantial completion and that the contractor was "pushing for November 14." He added his recommendation for final acceptance timing could extend into December depending on inspections: "We're working with the building department to establish a protocol for...inspections...they are pretty booked." When commissioners asked for assurances and potential financial ramifications for the delay, staff said the city has invested $361,000 related to the delays and would meet with subcontractors to review costs and recoveries.
Commissioners expressed frustration about missed dates and requested follow‑up: Commissioner Smith asked for specific assurances that keys would be delivered and for access to walk the interior; Commissioner DeRisi asked staff to report back on financial ramifications and reimbursements the city should pursue. City staff said they would follow up with a financial review and meet with subcontractors to reconcile outstanding costs.
The commission did not take formal action on the project update; staff said they expect to return with additional information and the contractor said the team was "as anxious to get out of here too" and hopeful for a ribbon‑cutting in winter.
