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After closed-session review, commissioners authorize $85,518 change order for community building plaza
Summary
Aransas County Commissioners voted to authorize DLF 2 Inc. change order number 16, adding $85,518.54 to the GLO CDBG-DR contract for the Community Building plaza/parking lot after questions about ADA handrails, punch-list items and grant coverage were discussed and a brief closed-session review occurred.
Aransas County Commissioners on April 13 approved a change order that increases the contract amount for the Community Building plaza and parking lot by $85,518.54 under the GLO CDBG-DR contract, after tabling the item earlier and consulting counsel in closed session.
Commissioners raised concerns during initial discussion about handrail modifications and whether those costs were the result of design errors or contractor omissions. One commissioner said the handrails "did not pass" and that temporary handrails had been used during earlier events; staff described the issue as a design/installation discrepancy tied in part to shell rock surface elevations.
County staff emphasized the change orders have been negotiated and signed by the architect and contractor parties, and that the requested additional funds related to previously completed work and punch-list items. The court initially tabled the matter for discussion in closed session to review legal rights and grant closeout options.
After returning to open session the court authorized the county judge to execute DLF 2 Inc. change order number 16 (adding $85,518.54), with commissioners noting that the county is still evaluating closeout and grant-reimbursement implications; the vote was recorded as unanimous.
Why it matters: The change order increases the county's contract obligations on a federally funded recovery project. Commissioners expressed concern about contractor performance, ADA compliance and whether all added costs will be reimbursed under the CDBG-DR grant.
Next steps: The county will process the change order and continue evaluating grant closeout options and documentation to support potential reimbursement to the county.
