Task force approves extension for JDS Holdings project after Dairy Queen delay

The Task Force voted to approve an amendment that extends the JDS Holdings LLC agreement so the project’s period of performance ends on June 30, 2025. Claire Collins, covering for an absent staff lead, said the company requested the change because issues related to obtaining a Dairy Queen franchise delayed work.

“JDS Holdings has made a request to extend their … period of performance to 06/30/2025,” Claire Collins said, explaining the extension will allow the company to expend project funds and complete the work. Collins told the task force an extension is permitted under applicable federal guidelines and that the addendum could technically allow extensions to Dec. 31, 2026, but the applicant proposed a June 30, 2025 finish. She also described the closeout process: after funds are fully expended by 06/30/2025, drawdown requests must be submitted by 07/31/2025 so the city can issue a closeout report and an official letter from the mayor.

Councilman (name not specified in the transcript) asked whether the Dairy Queen agreement looked promising; Collins replied the company is moving forward and expects to obligate and spend necessary funds by the proposed date. The task force then voted; the chair called for ayes and declared the matter passed unanimously.

The approval amends the project's schedule but does not change the substantive award amount in the record before the task force. The committee did not identify additional conditions in the meeting; staff will process the addendum and confirm final drawdown paperwork once submitted.