Council approves change order for Morrow Road project; paving plan adjusted to resurfacing in places
May 16, 2025 | South Lebanon City Council , South Lebanon, Warren County, Ohio
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The South Lebanon City Council on May 15 approved Emergency Ordinance 2025-17 authorizing the mayor and finance director to execute change order number 1 with Fillmore Construction LLC for completion of the Morrow Road construction Phase 1 project.
City staff explained the change order covers various items needed to finish the Morrow Road work. Staff showed a map indicating the orange section as the original reconstruction area; because of favorable bids they were able to resurface (rather than fully reconstruct) a portion of the corridor and extend paving to Shawahan Road while keeping Mary Lane open during construction. The resurfacing adjustment was described as delivering “more bang for our buck.”
Public-works leadership said the city will camera sewer and water lines before paving on Morrow and other streets to avoid tearing up fresh pavement if subsurface failures exist; that pre-paving inspection adds cost and could reduce the number of street projects planned for next year unless grant funding offsets the added expense. Council waived the two-reading rule and approved the ordinance by roll-call vote.
The resolution/ordinance also authorizes appropriate contract adjustments with Fillmore Construction LLC to cover the additional items needed to complete Phase 1.
City staff explained the change order covers various items needed to finish the Morrow Road work. Staff showed a map indicating the orange section as the original reconstruction area; because of favorable bids they were able to resurface (rather than fully reconstruct) a portion of the corridor and extend paving to Shawahan Road while keeping Mary Lane open during construction. The resurfacing adjustment was described as delivering “more bang for our buck.”
Public-works leadership said the city will camera sewer and water lines before paving on Morrow and other streets to avoid tearing up fresh pavement if subsurface failures exist; that pre-paving inspection adds cost and could reduce the number of street projects planned for next year unless grant funding offsets the added expense. Council waived the two-reading rule and approved the ordinance by roll-call vote.
The resolution/ordinance also authorizes appropriate contract adjustments with Fillmore Construction LLC to cover the additional items needed to complete Phase 1.
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