City faces scrutiny over city change orders and approvals
A Journal-World review finds 2017 had 103 change orders adding 2.17 million in extra costs. City policy limits commission approval, with 85 percent of changes approved by staff. Some leaders defend staff discretion, while others push for more commission involvement, noting after-the-fact approvals can obscure true project costs.
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Engineering change orders dominate 2017 city data
A Journal-World review shows 103 change orders last year with engineering services accounting for 13 actions totaling about 861000 dollars or 40 percent of 2.17 million. City Manager Tom Markus notes variations year to year, staff oversight, and policy gaps as commissioners debate thresholds and efficiency.
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