Clearlake council approves $33,000 contract amendment to install senior-center freezer

The City Council unanimously approved an amendment to a purchase contract with National Food Equipment for the installation of a walk-in freezer as part of the senior center kitchen remodel.

City Manager Andrew Flora explained staff had purchased the freezer earlier for timing reasons but the original remodel budget did not include the separate installation cost. Because the project uses CDBG funding administered through HCD, staff removed the installation line from the general contractor change order and sought a separate amendment to the equipment contract. Flora said the $33,000 is not new money but will be shifted from the authorized general-contractor amount into a standalone installation contract.

Council member Kramer moved to authorize the amendment in the amount of $33,000 and Council member Saluton seconded. The council voted unanimously to approve the authorization.

The council did not attach additional conditions; staff will proceed with contracting and installation under the terms presented.