Lodi council hears progress report on Access Center as construction delays raise costs and schedule

Summary

City staff and the Lodi Access Center operator reported construction delays and change orders for the new access center, and presented year‑one outcomes: 174 successful housing transitions in 12 months (225 through 15 months), 61 clients gaining employment and a heavy share of clients over age 55.

City staff and the nonprofit operator of Lodi’s temporary access center briefed the Lodi City Council on March 4 about construction, budget status and program outcomes as the city builds a permanent facility.

Economic development and community development staff said the original construction contract was just under $9.9 million and that environmental issues and subsequent change orders have increased the project’s cost and pushed the anticipated completion date to Sept. 30, 2026. Staff reported a recent executed change order of $1,448,927.50 with remaining change order authority of $551,072.50 and said they are monitoring schedule and budget closely. The city’s presentation noted the original change‑order authority and additional authority approved to date but cautioned that unforeseen conditions could affect the timeline.

Outreach Ministries International (OMI), which operates the temporary…

Lodi council hears progress report on Access Center as construction delays raise costs and schedule

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