CRA board approves final payment of $241,871.80 to Augustine Construction for Main Street entry feature

The New Port Richey Community Redevelopment Agency board voted unanimously to approve a deductive change order of $2,147.73 and a final pay request not to exceed $241,871.80 to Augustine Construction to complete the Main Street Entryway Signature Feature Project.

Staff member (Project Presenter) told the board that “the request before the CRA board this evening is to review and consider the approval of the attached deductive change order in the amount of $2,147.73” and the final pay request “not to exceed $241,871.80 from Augustine Construction for the completion of the Main Street Entryway Signature Feature Project.” The presenter said the work also included construction of the courtyard hardscape and landscape elements, outdoor furniture and an LED monument sign at the southeast corner of Main Street and U.S. Highway 19.

The project, staff said, added trees, shrubs, ground cover, irrigation and hardscape features intended to highlight the entrance to the downtown area. After staff recommended approval and the chair opened the floor for public comment, no members of the public came forward. The board moved, seconded and approved the closeout request; the chair announced the result as “5, nothing.”

Board members praised the finished landscaping during discussion. Director Murphy said the landscape “looks so much better out there,” noting taller trees and larger plantings had improved the street appearance and that prospective real estate clients had commented positively. Another member credited Councilman Matt Murphy and the environmental committee for advocating for the plantings.

With approval recorded, the board moved on to the next agenda items. No public conditions or amendments to the payment were recorded during the meeting.