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Council schedules Sept. 7 special meeting to move forward on roughly $26M police station funding
Summary
Council gave first reading to Resolution 2026‑92 authorizing Guaranteed Maximum Price package #2 for the Mount Vernon Police Station project and agreed to a special meeting on Labor Day (Sept. 7) at 5:30 p.m. to consider follow-up funding; city officials said unexpected soil issues mean additional approvals are needed to avoid construction delays.
Council members gave first reading to Resolution 2026‑92 on Aug. 24, which would authorize the safety service director to accept Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) package #2 for components of the Mount Vernon Police Station project.
Councilmember Mahan said the two GMP packages together would be "about 26" million dollars, referencing an earlier approved portion of roughly $6 million and the second package of roughly $20 million. Mayor Starr said the project had encountered unforeseen soil issues and the city is not asking for final approval that night, only scheduling a special session so council can complete additional readings and, if ready, vote on the funding.
Council agreed to hold a special meeting on Labor Day (Sept. 7) at 5:30 p.m. to consider the remaining approvals so construction can proceed without delay. Staff said negotiations with the construction manager at risk and the owner's representative were ongoing and final GMP figures were not yet ready for full approval.
What happens next: The council will meet Sept. 7 for a short special session to complete second and third readings or votes, provided final GMP numbers are prepared and delivered to council in advance.
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