Tonight, the Decatur City Commission approved a $51,000 change-order for Fire Station #1, increasing the budget 3% from $1,792,000 to $1,843,000.

At the meeting, Deputy City Manager Hugh Saxon noted the reasons for the change, which are also noted in the city commission meeting materials…

• concealed or actual site and building conditions, including relocation and adjustment of underground utilities, an additional structural steel beam at the new dormitory addition, changes to the relocated fire pole assembly, the addition of a dry fire sprinkler system in the training tower and miscellaneous masonry, steel and concrete repairs ($31,000)
• owner’s and architect’s requirements, including improved lighting and electrical equipment, a new sidewalk and protective railing at the southwest corner of the building, a resilient rubber floor in the fitness room, and a heavy duty rainwater tank system ($19,700)

The project is on schedule to be completed in April and May 2012 with an LEED Gold Certification, according to Mr. Saxon.