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Commissioners approve $65,000 contingency increase after asbestos found at The Hub
Summary
Klamath County property manager reported discovery of about 3,100 sq ft of asbestos at The Hub; commissioners approved raising contingency to $65,000 from LATCF funds to cover most of the change orders and discussed scope cuts and Public Works assistance.
Terry Wells, property manager, told the Klamath County Board of Commissioners that contractors discovered approximately 3,100 square feet of unforeseen asbestos material during demolition of The Hub and that immediate testing confirmed its presence.
Wells said abatement was completed within 48 hours to prevent project delays. The removal led to two contractor change orders totaling $59,700. Pre-approved contingency covered $20,000 of that amount, leaving a shortfall of $40,163.50.
Commissioner Nichols moved to increase the project contingency to $65,000 using LATCF funds; Commissioner Minty seconded the motion, which the Board approved unanimously. The motion clarifies that the larger contingency will address the asbestos-related change orders and provide additional buffer for the project.
Board members discussed possible scope reductions, including removing backfilling, grading and stabilization from the contractor’s scope to lower costs. County Public Works offered to perform some of that work if needed to reduce contractor expenses. The Board praised Wells for rapid response and project management that kept the schedule moving.
The transcript uses the acronym LATCF without defining it; the funding source was described as LATCF funds in the discussion (the transcript did not specify what LATCF stands for). No additional formal actions or timelines for the remaining budget adjustments were recorded in the work session notes.
