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Board ratifies $150,786 change order after debate over process and budget tracking
Summary
The Board ratified MRI Construction Change Order Estimate #500 for Phase I and II stormwater projects in the amount of $150,786.09 after staff and engineers explained field-driven inlet relocations; one supervisor criticized the decision-making process and cited prior budget overruns.
District Engineer Charlie Krebs and PSGRC General Manager Eric Long explained that a field review with homeowners and onsite conditions prompted relocating inlets and other changes that led to a Change Order for MRI Construction. The Board discussed the sequence of events and whether a special meeting should have been called before approving additional expense.
Vice Chair Terry Mountford voiced concern about the Board's operating process, saying the district "was already $300,000+ over budget for this type of project and approving another $150,786,09 expense" without a special meeting was not fiscally responsible. After discussion and direction to counsel to draft ground rules for approvals above specified amounts, "On MOTION by Mr. Blumenthal and seconded by Mr. Merrill, with all in favor, MRI Construction, Inc. Change Order Estimate #500 for Price Changes of Phase 1 and Phase II Stormwater Management Projects, in the amount of $150,786.09, was ratified."
