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Hoover council accepts change orders for delayed Fire Station No. 1; officials say project still on budget

Hoover City Council · May 11, 2026
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Summary

Council approved a resolution accepting multiple change orders for the new Hoover Fire Station No. 1, while officials said no additional funding is required and the project is expected to finish under budget despite an eight‑month delay by the contractor.

The Hoover City Council approved Resolution No. 88‑38‑26 to accept a series of change orders for the new Hoover Fire Station No. 1 after members raised concerns about construction delays and penalties.

Chief Bentley told the council that “there’s no additional funding requested for these change orders. Actually, the project will come in, under budget,” and that staff and the architect have negotiated a plan with the…

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