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Council halts small shuttle‑storage build, seeks cheaper alternative
Summary
The council voted to pause a $56,800 design/management proposal and larger construction plan for a 300‑square‑foot shuttle storage room, citing high per‑square‑foot estimates and recommending temporary or containerized storage while staff solicit cheaper options.
Bryce Canyon City — The Bryce Canyon City Council on Dec. 5 voted to pause a proposed enhancement project that would create a roughly 300‑square‑foot storage room for shuttle equipment after members questioned high cost estimates.
Staff presented a consultant proposal to design, bid and manage the project for $56,800. Council discussion focused on the high effective cost per square foot for a small structure and on fixed mobilization costs that keep prices elevated on small projects. One council member summarized that the quoted construction plus consultant fees could push total costs "over $200,000" for what he described as essentially a closet.
Council discussed lower‑cost alternatives including placing a storage container or prefabricated shed with added power and water near existing wash areas. The council also discussed coordinating bids with other nearby projects to reduce per‑unit fixed costs. A motion to 'hold off on the enhancement' and seek alternative, cheaper storage solutions was made and approved by voice vote.
Why it matters: The pause preserves general‑fund capital for larger or more efficient investments and directs staff to seek options that meet operational needs at lower cost. Council members referenced prior work on building siding and siding replacement costs ($16,000 already paid) and noted that combining projects can lower per‑square‑foot rates.
What’s next: Staff will follow up with the consultant and evaluate alternatives (container/shed, combined bidding) and report back to the council. The motion recorded at the meeting holds the design/management contract pending that review.
