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Council approves $14,101 increase to City Hall safety improvements after card‑reader oversight
Summary
The council authorized a $14,101 budget increase (to about $240,899) and directed the city manager to proceed after staff said key card hardware and permit costs were omitted from the initial contract; roll‑call votes were unanimous.
The Woodinville City Council voted Oct. 7 to increase the City Hall front‑desk safety improvement project budget by $14,101, bringing the total to roughly $240,899.
Miss D'Souza told the council staff has observed an increase in visitors seeking police help and other contacts that can put front‑desk staff in stressful interactions. The project replaces swinging doors with keyed access, installs plexiglass barriers at public counters and updates door glass. Staff said the low bid was accepted earlier in the summer and that an omitted key‑card system, additional plexiglass parts and building‑permit fees led to change orders and the current request for a budget increase.
A council member asked how the additional funds will be sourced and whether the cumulative pattern of change orders across capital projects is being tracked. Staff said initial budget figures were based on conceptual design and that more detailed design work and permitting revealed additional costs. Multiple council members emphasized staff safety as a priority; others asked for clearer tracking of mid‑biennium budget adjustments and tradeoffs. The motion to increase the project budget and authorize the city manager to proceed was moved, seconded and approved by roll call; each councilmember recorded a "Yes" vote.
Staff indicated work has begun and cited locations receiving upgrades (first‑floor public counters and second‑floor doors). The manager will implement the approved changes and report as required through standard mid‑biennium budgeting updates.
