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Council delays vote on ballistic sheathing change order for new public safety building

Josephine City Council · August 12, 2025
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Summary

Council discussed a proposed $18,866 change order to add ballistic sheathing to select offices in the new public-safety building, debated coverage equity (police vs. fire areas), contingency impacts, and directed staff to obtain more quotes and designs before a vote at the next public hearing.

The Josephine City Council declined to approve a proposed change order at tonight’s meeting and directed staff to return with additional cost estimates, design visuals and options at the next public hearing. The change order would have added ballistic sheathing to several office spaces in the new public-safety building at a cost of $18,866 to be paid from the project's owner’s contingency.

Council members questioned whether the building’s existing construction (12-inch reinforced concrete with rebar…

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