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Council approves Town Hall exterior change orders; heated walkways cut, excavation strikes legacy CenturyLink cable
Summary
Council approved two change orders for the Town Hall exterior project: a $208,367 reduction from removing heated walkways and a $59,946 addition for sidewalks and ADA ramp work. Staff reported a legacy CenturyLink copper cable was struck during excavation; responsibility between contractors and utility locators was unresolved.
The Brian Head Town Council on June 23 authorized two change orders for the Town Hall exterior project and was briefed on a utility strike that occurred during excavation.
Town Manager Bret Howser told the council the contractor (Larry A. Pendleton Building LLC) would reduce the contract by $208,367 by removing heated walkways, and add $59,946 for new concrete sidewalk work on the building's south side, an ADA ramp replacement and a parking island. The council authorized both changes by separate motions, each moved by Council Member Martin Tidwell and seconded by Council Member Logan Cruz; both motions passed 4-0-0.
Howser also reported that excavation uncovered a legacy CenturyLink copper cable (a large legacy copper bundle) after existing concrete had been removed. Staff said the response timeline from CenturyLink was uncertain and that responsibility between the blue-stake locating contractor (USIC) and the construction contractor remained unresolved. Howser described the cable as straightforward to splice once technicians arrive.
Town Treasurer Shane Williamson noted approximately $589,000 in issued bond funds remain available for the beautification bond program and to serve as contingency for additional projects.
Why it matters: the change orders alter the project's scope and budget and the utility strike may delay sidewalk work or require coordination with the telecommunications company and locating contractor to complete repairs safely.
Next steps: the Mayor is authorized to execute the contract decrease and the Town Manager is authorized to execute the contract increase in forms approved by the Town Attorney; staff will coordinate with CenturyLink and the locating vendor to resolve responsibility and repair timing.
