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Board tables $70,000 in field‑house change orders after directors flag design questions
Summary
Facilities change orders for field‑house downspouts, piping, fence relocation and light‑pole relocation totaling about $71,688 drew board concern that the items reflect design errors; directors requested architects/contractors appear to explain the costs before a vote.
Directors questioned two proposed change‑order packages for the district’s field projects — one for downspouts, underground piping and fencing (about $14,592), and another primarily for relocated light poles and modified electrical work (approximately $57,096) — and said the items look like design oversights rather than owner‑requested changes.
Several directors said they would not vote to approve change orders without an explanation from the construction manager or architect. One director called the items "design issues" and asked who would be financially responsible. The board agreed to table the change orders until the facilities meeting in August or until contractors/architects can appear to explain design decisions and cost responsibility.
Why it matters: The change orders increase capital costs for a high‑visibility project at a time when the district is also facing operating‑budget cuts. Directors said they want accountability from consultants and clarity about whether a credit is due to the district in specific cases where plans and site conditions diverged.
Directors asked staff to try to secure a contractor/architect presence for next Tuesday's meeting or, if not possible, to schedule a special Zoom session so the board can ask technical questions before approving any summer work.
The discussion did not produce a vote; the items were tabled pending further information.
