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Murrieta council OKs larger contingency for Glen Arbor dog park after unexpected change orders
Summary
The Murrieta City Council unanimously approved increasing the construction contingency for the Glen Arbor dog park from 15% to 25% after staff described $217,555 in change orders tied to slope, expansive soils and missing design elements; the contractor proceeded at his own risk and staff said the project remains on schedule.
The Murrieta City Council voted unanimously July 15 to increase the construction contingency for the Glen Arbor dog park project from 15% to 25% after staff reported substantial change orders.
Brian Crawford, municipal services director, told the council the construction contract awarded on March 18, 2025, to Voltaire Engineering was $924,277 with a 15% contingency. He said change orders have totaled $217,555 — roughly 23.5% of the original contract — because of a…
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