Dive Summary:
- St. Louis, Missouri Council members approved a $29.5 million cost in addition to the original amount of $120 million to improve the courthouse.
- Officials determined that after structural, electrical and security issues were discovered to be worse than initially thought.
- Out of five contractors who bid on the project, three will submit proposals to the county for the newly expanded project, while the bids are kept under wraps as to create a fair process for each firm.
From the article:
"Council members in early May were asked to sign the agreement as it became clear additional bonds would be required to complete the courthouse improvements."
"Engineers have determined the building’s heating, air conditioning, plumbing, elevators and escalators are all outdated."
