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Klamath County raises Hub renovation contingency to $65,000 after asbestos discovery
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Summary
After contractors found approximately 3,100 sq ft of asbestos and change orders totaling $59,735.50, commissioners approved increasing the Hub project's contingency to $65,000 (motion amended and approved by voice vote). County staff will process a one-page amendment and the project will continue with abatement and possible public works support.
County staff reported to commissioners that contractors renovating the Hub discovered roughly 3,100 square feet of unforeseen asbestos material during demolition, triggering two change orders that totaled $59,735.50. The meeting record shows the county had $20,000 of preapproved contingency, leaving a stated shortfall of $40,163.50.
Commissioner Nichols moved to approve the additional $40,163.50 on LATCF to cover the Hub project shortfall; Commissioner Minty seconded. After discussion about scope and the possibility of using public works assistance for backfilling and site stabilization, Commissioner Nichols amended the motion to increase the project's contingency from $20,000 to $60,000 and then revised the amendment to set the contingency at $65,000. The board approved the amended contingency by voice vote.
County staff said they will prepare a one-page amendment (exhibit) and run it through the blue-sheet process so the change can be documented and implemented. The transcript records discussion of removing certain scope items as an alternative if funding proved unavailable and notes that fencing the site may be necessary while work continues.
The transcript refers to LATCF as a funding source but does not define the acronym; staff or county documents will need to specify the fund source in the formal amendment.
