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Village Green contractor seeks change order after Ameren delays; council advances related change orders
Summary
Bombshell Construction's representative said utility delays and an unusually wet season prompted extra cleanup, remobilization and silt-control costs; council later approved change orders for Village Green Phase 1 (Bill 30-41) while noting some contractor items will proceed to committee for review.
During public participation, Andy Daub of Bombshell Construction Services told council he had submitted a change order seeking reimbursement for delay-related work at the Village Green project. He said Ameren's late electrical work and heavy rains prevented timely completion of concrete, stairs, parking, and site cleanup and asked the council to consider the claim when reviewing Phase 1 change orders.
Director Vunich and staff said the project updates and related change orders were part of Bill 30-41, which council read a second time and then approved. Staff noted the specific contractor request would be discussed in committee as appropriate before a formal recommendation on individual change order amounts.
Why it matters: Change orders and contractor claims can affect contract costs, project schedules and the city's capital budget. The contractor emphasized he excluded general conditions from his request and sought compensation for remobilization and siltation-control tasks tied to delays outside his control.
Representative quotes: "I wasn't able to complete a very large portion of the job because I... had to wait for Ameren... they didn't complete the power till the end of December," the contractor told council. He added that crews "hit the job hard" once power was in place and that remaining items are mainly furnishings and fixtures.
What happens next: The council approved the enabling ordinance for a set of Village Green change orders (Bill 30-41). Staff said some specific contractor-submitted requests will return to the planning & parks committee for review before finalizing amounts in contract amendments.
