2:52 → 3:15(23s)
Adams County staff briefed commissioners on two large public-works change orders — 60 Second Avenue and York Street Phase 2 — that together add millions to project costs because of utility delays and unanticipated environmental contamination. Staff described how Xcel Energy and permitting with CDOT contributed to delays, outlined how contingency funds and change-order processes absorbed costs, and recommended next steps including an owners representative for environmental construction, third-party audits of project management and contracts, and executive engagement with utilities. The board asked for additional data and directed staff to return with an action plan and third-party reviews before final approvals.
