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Council approves $33,000 design amendment after town hall demolition revealed unexpected conditions
Summary
Council approved a third amendment to Wold Architects’ design contract for the Town Hall expansion to redesign foundations after demolition revealed unforeseen structural conditions; staff said the additional $33,000 is within the approved project budget and not a request for new funds.
Town Council on March 11 approved a contract amendment with Wold Architects and Engineers to redesign the foundation for the Town Hall Phase 2 renovation after demolition uncovered unforeseen structural and mechanical conditions. Public Works Director David Pasic said micropile test results and existing penetrations led engineers to recommend switching from the originally‑specified micropile foundation system to spread footings, which required additional design work from the architect.
Pasic told council the $33,000 amendment is available within the previously appropriated Town Hall expansion budget; the change is not a request for new money but does increase the total design contract value and therefore requires council approval under purchasing policy. Facilities Manager Chad Alexander added that construction costs for the spread‑footing system are expected but are accounted for in construction contingency within the general contractor agreement.
Council members asked whether more unforeseen conditions could arise; staff said demolition is nearly complete and they expect fewer additional amendments but cannot rule them out. Staff and consultants said the redesign does not sacrifice structural longevity and has been reviewed by structural consultants.
Council approved the amendment by roll call. Staff will record the amendment and proceed to finalize design documents for bidding.
Direct quotes below are drawn from the council meeting transcript.
