Council okays contract amendment with Energy Systems Group for pre‑construction work on police/communications center

The council adopted a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter a first contract amendment with Energy Systems Group LLC for advanced design and project cost development related to the police division and the new communications/dispatch center. City Manager John said the amendment covers pre‑construction demolition work inside the building and does not commit the city to subsequent renovation work.

"This amendment or agreement authorizes just the pre construction demolition inside. It doesn't obligate us any further to any subsequent renovation of that building," John said, stressing that the current action is limited to the phase described in the contract amendment. The motion to adopt carried 8–0 after a short staff explanation; council said future steps would return for further approvals as needed.