Saint Elizabeth drainage closeout delayed amid punchlist and grading issues
Sep 10, 2026
Staff said the Saint Elizabeth drainage project requires an extended closeout due to rough grading, missing topsoil, debris in the outfall and disputed change orders; the contractor has not consistently billed and staff may declare substantial completion to prompt punch-list work.
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Nathaniel told the board that grout work on an old pipe was completed but that the Saint Elizabeth drainage project has multiple punchlist items. He said there is rough grading, missing topsoil, concrete debris in the outfall and several items the contractor has not addressed; staff are working with the engineer to send a formal letter to the contractor and to catalog the outstanding items.
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