Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on accepting and approving a report on the Jail Kitchen and Plumbing Remodel Project; Change Order # 8 in the amount of $37,453.39 for duct cleaning of existing HVAC duct, kitchen door & hardware repair, additional plumbing for new appliances and electrical power changes for HVAC, which was executed by Dale Butler, Williamson County Facilities Director, pursuant to the previous grant of authority under Section 262.031 of the Local Government Code. This change order is being funded out of the Owners Contingency.

This change order is to fund additional work made necessary by new kitchen appliance plumbing fixture additions, the discovery of unsatisfactory conditions in existing duct work, unknown electrical power supply issues for a new HVAC unit and door hardware repairs.
On August 15, 2017, the Williamson County Commissioners Court granted Dale Butler, Williamson County Facilities Project Manager, with general authority to approve change orders for the Agreement for Construction Services with STR Constructors, Ltd. in relation to the Williamson County Jail Kitchen and Plumbing Remodel Project for any increase in costs up to a total maximum amount of $50,000.00 in accordance with Section 262.031 of the Local Government Code – Changes in Plans and Specifications. This report is being provided for purposes of notifying the court of such change order and to place it in the minutes of the Commissioners Court.