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Council approves $80,000 amendment for South Main Street roundabout after cost overruns
Summary
Council approved an $80,000 budget amendment to the South Main Street roundabout project to cover unforeseen utility relocations and to add safety features including a 300‑foot curb; staff said prior contingencies were consumed by stormwater changes.
The Mount Airy Town Council approved a budget amendment adding $80,000 from the general fund capital budget to the South Main Street roundabout project to cover unplanned utility relocations and enhanced traffic‑safety improvements.
Town Engineer (unnamed) told council that an original contingency of roughly $75,000 — about 3% of the project — was largely consumed after a 100% design phase required adding a manhole, an inlet and new…
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