Finance committee approves $30,965 change order for Waukesha library HVAC

On April 28, 2026, the Waukesha City Finance Committee approved a $30,965 change order for the library heating, ventilation and air-conditioning project, using library impact fees on hand.

Bruce Gay, the Waukesha library director, told the committee the change order covers replacement of several air-damper controls to meet actuator warranty requirements, addition of a damper control for the library kitchen hood to satisfy ventilation and pressure needs, capping a heater tied to the new Cutler Park bathroom, and installation of ceiling temperature monitors in the Carnegie Room/makerspace and the second-floor IT space. Gay said the contractor awarded the original contract, Lee Construction, provided the estimate of $30,965.

The committee asked how much remained in the library impact fees account. Finance staff estimated about $144,000 in the fund before this change order, which the committee said would leave sufficient balance to cover the work. Alderman Lemke requested that the common council receive semiannual updates on impact-fee balances.

Chair moved to approve the change order “as presented,” and Alderman Lemke seconded. The committee approved the item by voice vote; the chair noted the same change order had been approved by the Board of Public Works on April 23 and the dollar amount matched the Board’s action. The committee did not record a roll-call tally; staff indicated the item will be implemented under the existing contract with Lee Construction.

The committee’s approval clears the way for the contractor to proceed with the listed HVAC adjustments; staff will execute the change order under the existing project authority.