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Oscoda board approves large change order and multiple payments for water system projects
Summary
The board approved Change Order #2 for Water System Phase VI ($195,629.54), final payment for Phase VI ($217,397.99) and several project invoices to be paid from C2R2 and other funds, with most payments contingent on reimbursement from grant programs.
At the Oct. 28 meeting, the Charter Township of Oscoda board approved several payments and a major change order related to ongoing water-system improvements.
The board approved Change Order #2 for Water System Phase VI in the amount of $195,629.54. Staff described the work as additional ready-to-serve connections and adjustments for balancing quantities related to 147 additional connections; Mr. Freeman noted change orders must be submitted to the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) for approval before the work takes effect. The board also approved final payment for Phase VI to Schaaf & Associates Construction, Inc. of $217,397.99, and an application payment to Katterman Trucking, Inc. for Phase VII of $68,527.80; payments were authorized from C2R2 funds pending reimbursement or if funds are available.
Separately the board approved multiple consultant and engineering invoices: Invoice 115564 ($19,090.00) for the 2023 Water System Improvement Project; Invoice 115572 ($1,165.00) and 115573 ($4,190.00) for DWSRF and CWSRF work; Invoice 115575 ($1,730.00) from the 2023 EPA checking account; Invoice 115578 ($21,742.50) for C2R2 Phase 7; Invoice 115579 ($6,035.00) for CDSMI Service Lead Inspection (paid from 591-000-800.300); and Invoice 115585 ($2,645.00) for IET Engineering. Staff advised which accounts would be used and that some payments are pending reimbursements from grant programs.
Board members stated change orders are common for projects of this scope but emphasized the need to track reimbursable funding and EGLE approvals. The board approved the payments by roll call votes; meeting minutes note unanimous 'all yeas' on the listed invoice motions.
What happens next: Staff will submit Change Order #2 to EGLE for approval where required and will pursue reimbursement from grant programs (C2R2, DWSRF/CWSRF) per project procedures. The board recorded motions authorizing payments contingent on available funds or reimbursement.
