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Kirkland approves $250,000 fiscal note to close out Stores‑to‑Shore greenway work after flagger‑hour overruns
Summary
Construction on the StorestoShore greenway exceeded estimated flagger hours and soft costs, producing a shortfall. Council approved a $250,000 fiscal note funded by interest from a 2021 transportation debt issuance to cover change orders and close the project; staff will pursue possible recoveries from consultants where appropriate.
Council approved a $250,000 fiscal note Nov. 18 to cover cost overruns and finish the StorestoShore greenway project after staff reported significantly higher than anticipated flagger costs and some additional soft‑costs.
Capital staff said the contract was awarded at just under $1.8 million and the original project budget was $3.25 million. The contract assumed roughly 900 flagger hours in the bid documents (about 1.5 flaggers per working day over a 75‑work‑day schedule), but actual flagger labor billed approximately 4,030 hours to date, producing an overrun of more than $260,000. Other soft‑cost adjustments increased the project shortfall. Rob English, capital division manager, recommended using $250,000 from interest earned on a 2021 transportation debt issuance to close out the project; the amendment raised the total project budget above $3.5 million.
Council approved the fiscal note by voice vote. Staff said they have sent letters to the design consultant and are pursuing potential recoveries for any design‑related responsibility for the overrun; any recovered funds will replenish the project balance.
The project team said construction is wrapping up and quantities and final change orders are being reconciled with the contractor; staff will return with final closeout documents once the accounting is complete.
