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Minnehaha County approves $520,012 change order for jail frontage remediation
Summary
The commission approved Owner Authorized Transfer #0129 with JE Dunn for north frontage improvements to the county jail expansion — including a 30-inch wall, flood gate and pump system — at a cost of $520,012.05 funded from construction contingency.
The Minnehaha County Commission on Oct. 27 approved Owner Authorized Transfer (OAT) #0129 authorizing JE Dunn Construction Company to perform north frontage remediation work on the county jail expansion at a cost of $520,012.05. Carol Muller, Commission Administrative Officer, requested the transfer, saying the work is needed to address potential heavy-rainfall impacts.
The approved scope includes a 30-inch retaining wall, a flood gate and a collection/pump system to protect the north frontage of the jail expansion. The commission record states the additional cost will be paid from the project’s construction contingency rather than requiring a new appropriation.
The motion to approve OAT #0129 was made by Commissioner Karsky and seconded by Commissioner Beninga; a roll-call vote recorded five ayes and the motion carried. The commission did not identify any alternative funding source during the discussion.
The interim schedule for the remainder of the jail expansion work was not specified at the meeting; Commissioner Bender later said a medical-provider contract for the jail will be negotiated and returned to the commission for final approval. The commission will consider any further contract amendments or contingency uses in later agendas.
