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Trustees approve extension to skate‑park contract time, citing supply delays and weather
Summary
The board approved a change order extending the skate‑park contractor's completion date to Oct. 26, citing long lead times for specialty equipment (an electronic wall ball from the Netherlands) and summer rain delays; staff recommended approval to avoid litigation and liquidated‑damages exposure.
The village approved a change order extending the contract time for the skate‑park improvements project to Oct. 26. Staff said the general contractor (Martem) has encountered lead‑time issues for specialty equipment—an electronic wall ball sourced from the Netherlands arrived only the week before the meeting—and weather delays caused by heavy rain. Staff recommended the extension to avoid potential litigation and liquidated damages and reported the contractor indicated a soft opening could occur in early October if equipment and weather permit.
Trustees asked whether denying the extension would immediately trigger liquidated‑damage claims or lawsuits; staff said enforcing the original date could lead to dispute and potentially litigation. The board voted to approve the change order by roll call after trustees expressed confidence in the contractor's coordination with village staff.
