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no additional compensation will be allowed for the time extension anti that liquidated damages would be assessed to the contractor if completion is not accomplished by the aforementioned date. Mayor Meier moved that the Change Order be approved. Morris seconded. Cussen expressed concerns that Council was assured that the Plant would be on-line by June 1, 1985, and a 1 though the P 1 ant i s on-1 ine now, there are a number of things that are NOT finished at the Plant. Cussen listed several items and asked for an explanation. Mark Klee, Rocky Mountain Consultants, addressed these concerns and reassured Council that this Change Order would. complete this project with the exception of minor detail work, i.e., paint touch- up and aesthetic items, not operational items. Cussen suggested to Council that time after time, the City has had contractors that have not met deadlines and Change Orders were approved to extend these deadlines. It is Cussen's concern that an extension :Ls being sought where negligence of a contractor or improper supervision of consulting engineers has created the need for an extension. Mark Klee assured Council that this Change Order would be for an extension of time for the completion of items NOT critical to the Plant's operation. Hundley expressed his feelings that this Change Order is necessary and although staff has echoed many of the same concerns that Cussen voiced, staff feels that this will put the contractor on notice that the C_Lty will not allow any further delays and gives -the contractor a time deadline for completion or suffer liquidated damages as provided for in the contract. The Change Order was unanimously approved. CLOSURE OF CITY OFFICES ON JULY 5TH, 1985 Mayor Meier declared the City offices closed on Friday, July 5th, giving the employees a 4-day weekend in light of the fact the employees have not had any additional salary compensation this year. 7