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Council approves $280,000 splash-pad change order; administration says it reduces other costs
Summary
Council approved a change order for the Civic Center splash pad contract with Zerby Construction LLC. Administration said roughly $280,000 relates to above-ground concrete and that credit will be applied to the water-slide contract; overall project cost estimated around $10 million.
Mentor City Council on Feb. 17 approved an ordinance authorizing the city manager to process a change order with Zerby Construction LLC for the Civic Center splash pad project.
City staff said the project involves four simultaneous contracts (slide installation, primary buildings, channel work and the splash pad). Design changes and field conditions produced two separate pump stations for the slide and the splash pad; staff recommended consolidating their shelter structures to match the site’s architectural standards, which prompted the change order.
During questioning, a councilmember asked whether the $280,000 item included pumps. Administration replied the amount is predominantly for above-ground concrete work and facade/architectural materials; the $280,000 could be applied as a credit against the water-slide contract because Zerby holds related contracts. Administration estimated the combined slide, buildings and splash-pad work to be roughly $10,000,000 and said additional change orders are likely due to unforeseen underground utilities.
Council moved to suspend the rules and approved the change order by roll-call vote.
Councilmembers and staff emphasized the intent to keep the project consistent with the complex’s architectural style and to limit visual impacts from mechanical enclosures. The administration said it will continue to manage site issues and report further change orders as needed.
