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Commission approves fairgrounds change orders and up to $50,000 to repave ADA‑critical areas
Summary
Following discussion of electrical change orders and trip hazards at the fairgrounds, commissioners approved change orders totaling $107,049.92 and authorized up to $50,000 for repaving to restore accessible surfaces and address overages.
Morgan County commissioners on July 7 reviewed multiple change orders at the fairgrounds, including electrical work and additions not anticipated in the original bids. Staff said some overages were the result of unforeseen site conditions and additional conduit and power needs; commissioners questioned why some costs were already incurred before final approval.
The commission authorized change orders totaling $107,049.92 and discussed setting a contingency or percentage for future projects (staff suggested 10 percent standard; one change order represented roughly 32 percent over an element due to added scope). Commissioners emphasized transparency and asked staff to return change-order details in the consent packet for audit trail purposes.
Separately, commissioners approved a motion to repave tripped asphalt and restore ADA routes at the fairgrounds and authorized up to $50,000 to complete paving so the site is safe for visitors at upcoming events. Staff indicated the funds are available in fairgrounds and capital accounts and will be used immediately to address the hazard.
