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Medical Lake updates commercial-kitchen remodel after contractor default; staff targets Aug. 1 completion
Summary
City staff told the council the City Hall commercial-kitchen remodel suffered design changes and a contractor default, moved to a multi‑contractor delivery model, reined scope to fit available ARPA funds, and aims to finish by Aug. 1, 2026, without seeking new funding.
City staff provided a detailed update May 5 on the City Hall commercial‑kitchen remodel that will serve community meal programs, classes and disaster-response needs.
Staff said the project was originally budgeted at $270,000, then design and bid developments pushed estimated construction costs higher. The original contractor was declared in default in January after change orders tied to prevailing‑wage and unforeseen conditions emerged. To avoid further escalation,…
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