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Davis Junction approves $8,463.82 change order for downtown/Main Street infrastructure
Summary
The board approved Resolution 25-70 authorizing Change Order #2 with Fisher Excavating Inc., increasing project costs by $8,463.82 to cover material price increases; vote recorded 4–2 after debate over whether to lock in prices now or delay work.
The Village of Davis Junction board voted to approve Resolution 25-70, authorizing change order number 2 for downtown/Main Street Capital Gateway infrastructure work, increasing the contract by $8,463.82 for material-price changes.
Committee member (S7) moved to approve the change order and the motion was seconded. Legal counsel and several board members debated whether it was prudent to accept the contractor's price now or wait until spring when pricing might differ. "Either way, that is $8,463.82 more if we wait, which we've ... asked them," a board member said during debate. After discussion and questions about contract obligations and scheduling, the board approved the change order in a recorded vote that was read as 4–2 in favor.
Counsel reminded the board that a delay induced by the village can lead to contractor claims for increased costs, while the contractor's willingness to honor a quoted price after an owner-requested delay is not guaranteed. The board directed staff to consolidate paperwork and ensure change-order numbering and documentation are clear for future records.
