Kerman council approves $781,341 change order and 5% contingency for Hart Ranch Community Park

The Kerman City Council voted to approve Construction Contract Change Order No. 3 for the Hart Ranch Community Park Project, adding $781,341 to the contract with Avison Construction, Inc., and authorizing an additional 5% construction contingency of $622,700.

Councilmember Herrera moved to adopt the resolution approving the change order, and Councilmember Hall seconded; the motion passed 3-0-0-2 with Mayor Pacheco joining Hall and Herrera in the affirmative. The change order was presented to the Council as an amendment to the ongoing park project; staff identified the additional funds and contingency as necessary to cover contract adjustments and potential unforeseen construction costs.

The resolution (Res. 25-72) authorizes the City Manager to sign Change Order No. 3 and to sign future change orders under $50,000. City staff (presented under the report by JG) described the action as a contract-level amendment rather than a new project authorization. The Council did not request further study or vote after the motion carried.

The Council approved the item during the regular meeting held September 10, 2025; the meeting minutes record the motion and vote but do not include further public comment on the change-order amounts. The construction contractor named in the item is Avison Construction, Inc.