Council approves Stantec pay request #6, debates but declines immediate liquidated-damage assessment

Nov 13, 2024

The council approved pay request #6 to Stantec after discussion about construction delays and the city's right to liquidated damages; staff recommended against immediate withholding while reserving the right to pursue damages later.

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Council reviewed Stantec pay request number 6 during the consent agenda. Councilors and staff discussed whether the city should assess liquidated damages for project delays. Presenter (S7) said the city retained the contractual right to charge liquidated damages on a per-calendar-day basis but recommended against immediate withholding given the contractor’s late-season production constraints and recent progress.

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