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Council hears explanation of $2.49 million storm-drain contract increase
Summary
Council members were told the $2,490,000 amendment to McElhenney Construction’s storm-drain maintenance contract continues existing work (including Cromwell Place) and funds locations across every district; staff said the amendment is a continuation, not a new scope expansion.
The Mobile City Council reviewed a contract amendment on May 5 that would increase McElhenney Construction’s annual storm-drain maintenance contract by $2,490,000.
Council members asked whether the increase reflected added scope or a continuation of existing work. Staff said the amendment continues work already underway — noting Cromwell Place as part of the current phase — and that the locations covered extend across all city districts. "This is continuation of our existing contract," a staff member said, adding that the amendment allows work to continue to completion.
A council member asked for a list of project locations and future projects; staff agreed to share a project list and supporting resources with council members. The clerk introduced the amendment during the consent/resolutions portion of the pre-meeting; the council’s discussion focused on contract continuation and the need for assurance that the work already started would be completed.
The pre-meeting did not record a final vote on the amendment; it was introduced as part of consent resolutions and discussed as continuing the current contract.
