Board approves expanded sinkhole task orders for Parrot Drive; construction costs likely higher

The board approved an expanded scope of work for sinkhole remediation near Parrot Drive, moving the design, permitting, inspection and bidding effort forward with a revised task-order total of $96,791 for tasks 1–3. Staff said the improvements committee originally saw a smaller number but asked staff to expand the consultant scope so district staff could have the consultant manage the full process.

Engineers and inspectors cautioned that the eventual construction and property‑access needs could substantially increase the final price. Board members approved the task orders to allow the district to complete design and bidding; staff said some construction (task 4) would likely be deferred to favorable weather and could be brought to the board later for contract award.