The City Council approved a contract amendment increasing Southern Constructors Inc.'s contract for the Augusta Quarry amenities phase 2 project by $141,506.61, for a revised contract total of $3,767,296.99. Council approved the change order by voice vote.

Vice Mayor Smith asked project representative Wes Sauer (identified in the meeting as working with Urban Welders/West Sword) to update the council and the public. Sauer said construction is in the final push, docks and buildings "look awesome," and staff are hopeful for completion in the next few weeks; the administration expects a summer 2025 opening but provided no firm date.

Councilmembers praised the public-private coordination on the project and thanked construction and parks staff for progress on the amenities. The amendment was presented as part of follow-on costs to finish the site.