The Olive Branch Board of Aldermen approved Change Order No. 2 on the Argo Construction Corporation contract for the Maywood Water and Gas project, adding $3,500 to the contract and extending the schedule by 50 calendar days.

City staff summarized the change order during the meeting: the $3,500 increase covers removal of a large tree located where water and gas infrastructure will be installed. The approval raises the contract amount from $4,217,682.25 to $4,221,182.25 and sets a new completion date of July 25, 2025.

Alderman George Collins moved for the change order; the motion was seconded and the board approved the amendment by voice vote. Staff indicated the additional time is to accommodate the tree removal and associated work on the Maywood project.

The board did not discuss additional funding sources during the motion; record notes the additive amount and extension for the specific contract as presented.