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Novi reports 2019 bond progress; 6th‑grade house renovation uncovers costly unforeseen conditions
Summary
The district reported near‑term completion of several 2019 bond projects and said unforeseen structural and fire‑safety issues in the 6th‑grade house will likely require reallocation of owner contingency; staff estimated the needed change order at roughly $700,000–$900,000 and will bring formal approval requests in January.
District construction staff told the Novi school board on Dec. 19 that most 2019 bond projects are nearing completion, but a renovation of the 6th‑grade house uncovered code and structural issues that will require additional contingency funds.
"We had found that some of the drywall soffits did not actually go all the way to the roof," said Mister Manko (district staff presenting the change order discussion), citing a requirement that walls meet the roof deck to meet current fire code. Staff identified other hidden conditions, including window frames needing steel reinforcement and…
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