Latest update for Municipal Projects Update as of 8/6/24:
While active work has paused, our team continues to monitor the project sites on a daily basis to ensure they are safe and secure. We are navigating a complex process to restart the project. As previously noted, the surety company has assumed responsibility for completing the work. However, before any progress can be made, they must address overdue payments to subcontractors. Securing approval for these payments has been challenging. After receiving initial approval, concerns about indemnification from the County Attorney’s office had to be resolved. Now that these concerns have been addressed, the Clerk and Comptroller has put a hold on the payments, pending further authorization. This process has been fraught with complications, largely due to issues stemming from the initial contractor’s failure to perform. The total amount of payments due at this time seems to be about $300,000. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work through these challenges and work toward resuming the project.