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Hammond trustees approve $55,674 payment and grant-funded change orders for new library
Summary
The Village of Hammond approved pay request #12 to Market & Johnson for $55,674.92 and unanimously approved grant-funded change orders including upgraded flag poles ($12,869.74) and several construction updates for the new library project.
Trustees on June 8 approved construction payments and several change orders for the Village of Hammond’s new library project. Trustee Kim Olson moved to approve pay request #12 to Market & Johnson in the amount of $55,674.92; Trustee Bob Trudell seconded and the board approved the payment on a roll-call vote.
The board also approved a package of change orders recommended for the project. Trustee Kim Olson moved (seconded by Trustee Laurie Gruber) to accept upgrades that include: new flag poles ($12,869.74), adding outlets at a cross brace ($1,283.70), updating locks ($2,717.48), and concrete triangles ($10,296.80). Trustees specified that the costs will be paid for by the grant funding the project; the motion passed unanimously.
Why it matters: Approval keeps the library construction moving and adds specified upgrades funded through the project grant. The board also noted a strong turnout at the library open house, indicating community interest.
What’s next: Contractors will proceed under the approved pay request and change orders; the board will oversee grant-funded expenditures and monitor project progress at future meetings.
