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Authority approves change order, roundabout payment and register of claims totaling several hundred thousand dollars
Summary
The redevelopment authority approved change order #9 on the Colorado tracking project (project reported to remain about $64,000 under budget), a roundabout payment application of $253,350, and a register of claims totaling approximately $280,409.46, as well as several bond requisitions.
The Hobart City Redevelopment Authority on March 16 approved a series of financial items including change order number 9 for a Colorado tracking project, a payment application related to roundabout work and the register of claims and requisitions included in the meeting packet.
Staff explained that change order #9 is necessary to complete a service hookup where Nipsco relocated a service pole, requiring a directional bore and associated work; staff said the overall project remains about $64,000 under budget and recommended approving the change order so work could continue. The transcript lists the change-order amount in garbled form; staff described it as a small contract adjustment related to electrical connection work.
The board also approved payment application number 1 for roundabout improvements, with an amount recorded in meeting materials as $253,350. Members emphasized keeping landscaping minimal to limit ongoing maintenance costs because the city does not have a mechanism to assume maintenance obligations for certain roundabout features.
Finally, the authority approved the register of claims presented at the meeting (total cited in the packet as $280,409.46) and approved requisitions and bond-related payments discussed in the packet. Motions to approve each item were seconded and carried by voice vote.
Why it matters: These approvals enable continuation and close-out steps for infrastructure projects in the city corridor and authorize payments tied to RDC contributions for bond-funded projects.
Next steps: Staff will process the approved payments and continue coordination with inspectors and contractors to complete the projects; additional change orders may return to the board if needed.
