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Monte Vista updates council on Sky High EOC project; FEMA requirements and funding gap shrink scope
Summary
City staff reported the Sky High Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and generator project is roughly $1 million over budget. Staff said new federal 'Buy American' requirements added about $168,000 to generator costs, and that they have pared the project to FEMA‑advertised core elements; staff are seeking an extension from federal funders and aim to bring an award to council December 18 with construction contingent on weather.
City staff told the Monte Vista City Council that the Sky High Emergency Operations Center (EOC) project — including a four‑stall shower building and a 14‑space RV area — is significantly over budget across the generator and EOC portions.
Staff reported an estimated funding shortfall of roughly $1,000,000 when combining the generator and EOC work. One cause cited was a change in federal procurement requirements after the original specifications: staff described an increase (about $168,000) to meet the federal 'Buy American' (transcript wording varied) standards for generator components and…
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