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City approves $96,423 change order after asbestos discovered in City Hall roof
Summary
Contractors found asbestos throughout City Hall’s roof during tear‑off; the council approved a change order of $96,423.38 to perform full abatement, health follow‑up and continue the roof replacement, and staff will pursue contract review and possible reimbursement for inadequate sampling.
Weed City Council authorized a change order for asbestos abatement work after contractors discovered asbestos across the City Hall roof during tear‑off of the old covering.
Public Works staff reported that an initial site test had sampled approximately 900 square feet and identified limited asbestos, but full roof removal revealed more extensive asbestos than indicated by the earlier spot testing. Staff presented a change order totaling $96,423.38 to cover full abatement, worker health‑monitoring follow up, and associated remediation tasks necessary before proceeding with the roof replacement.
Council members asked whether the city could pursue reimbursement or a refund from the consultant who performed the limited testing; city staff said they had the contract and would review responsibilities and follow up. Staff also reported the need to protect building occupants while abatement occurs and to consider temporary relocation or HVAC isolation if needed. Finance and public‑works staff said the city anticipated the abatement but the higher scope requires immediate authorization to keep the roof project on schedule.
Council approved the change order by roll call and directed staff to confirm contractor practices, pursue any contractual remedies if testing was inadequate, and ensure employee health protections during abatement and roof replacement.
