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Council told library renovation needs $1.17 million waterproofing change order; city staff recommends closing move to fall
Summary
Project staff recommended a $1,170,000 change order to excavate and install exterior waterproofing around the Richardson Public Library after persistent water infiltration; staff said much of the work can be done concurrently and recommended finishing construction in May but delaying the full move until August with a September reopening.
City project staff reported progress on the Richardson Public Library renovation (about 75% complete) but recommended change order number 2, roughly $1,170,000, to address persistent water infiltration on the west facade of the building.
Assistant City Manager Charles Gough (introduced as Charles Gough) said earlier change-order work focused on the east side had resolved known issues there, but site observations during construction revealed ongoing infiltration on the west, north and…
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