Commission considers 34‑day time extension for Shields Access Road contract

Staff presented a change order request to add 34 days to the Shields Access Road and Block 5 detention basin contract to allow grass seeding in a more favorable growing season after a period of drought.

"Change order is also requesting extension of 34 days to the contract affecting the Access Road completion date," the staff member said, and added the final contractual completion date would be 09/30/2026. The presenter earlier explained the time extension is to avoid poor grass germination if seed were laid during extreme heat and drought conditions.

A motion to approve the time extension was made and seconded during the meeting; the transcript records approval language in the discussion and the item moved forward as a routine change order. The commission indicated it will finalize contract paperwork and proceed with the revised completion schedule.