Commissioners approve CSB change order using ARPA encumbrance; request clearer agenda language
The court approved Change Order No. 5 to CSB, using owner‑controlled contingency funds encumbered under ARPA rules, after extended discussion about the agenda wording and a pledge from staff to clarify future item descriptions and state that scope and total cost will not change.
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Kelly (Purchasing) presented Change Order No. 5 to CSB, explaining the action uses owner‑controlled contingency funds that were encumbered to satisfy ARPA reporting requirements. Several commissioners expressed concern that the term "change order" suggests an increase to project cost when, in this case, money is being moved from one encumbrance pocket to another rather than adding new funding.
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