Moberly City Council Approves Change Orders for Several Projects

Sidewalk extension and stormwater project cleanup lead to contract adjustments.

Mar. 18, 2026 at 2:06am

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The Moberly City Council approved two change orders during its meeting on March 16th. The first was for Courtney Construction to extend the timeline for a sidewalk project on East Rollins Street due to inclement weather. The second was for Brown & Root Industrial Services, reducing their contract amount by $119,000 for the Wabash Heights ARPA Stormwater Project cleanup.

Why it matters

Infrastructure projects like sidewalks and stormwater management are important for improving public safety and quality of life in Moberly. The change orders demonstrate the city's flexibility in adapting to weather delays and project scope changes to ensure these critical initiatives are completed successfully.

The details

The Rollins Street sidewalk project was delayed due to recent bad weather, prompting Courtney Construction to request a timeline extension. For the Wabash Heights stormwater project, a major line item was removed from Brown & Root Industrial Services' contract, reducing their net amount by $119,000.

  • The Moberly City Council meeting took place on Monday, March 16, 2026.
  • The Rollins Street sidewalk project and Wabash Heights stormwater project are ongoing.

The players

Courtney Construction

The construction company working on the Rollins Street sidewalk project.

Brown & Root Industrial Services

The company contracted for cleanup work on the Wabash Heights ARPA Stormwater Project.

Scott McGarvey

The Community Relations Manager for the City of Moberly.

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What they’re saying

“Inclement weather over the past week has caused the delay.”

— Scott McGarvey, Community Relations Manager

What’s next

The Rollins Street sidewalk project and Wabash Heights stormwater project will continue, with the Rollins Street work expected to be completed by the new extended timeline.

The takeaway

The Moberly City Council demonstrated its ability to adapt to changing circumstances by approving change orders for these important infrastructure projects, ensuring they can be completed successfully despite weather delays and scope adjustments.