Salt Barn Project Management Contract Postponed
Macomb County
Summary
Terrible soil at the Shelby Township salt barn site means nearly 80% more concrete than planned, adding $261,537. Even with the change order, the project stays under its $2.5 million budget.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
$261,537 change order; total contract $2.14 million, under the $2.5 million budget.
Roads crews and drivers who depend on reliable salt storage for winter road clearing.
Facilities staff say they lack the staffing to manage all current projects without outside help.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Board of Commissioners - Joint Finance/Audit/Budget and Internal Services Committees - Oct 6, 2026
Terrible soil at the Shelby Township salt barn site means nearly 80% more concrete than planned, adding $261,537. Even with the change order, the project stays under its $2.5 million budget.
Board of Commissioners - Joint Finance/Audit/Budget and Internal Services Committees - Mar 18, 2026
A $100,000 contract for outside project management on the county salt barn project was sent back for more discussion after Commissioner Goike argued the general contractor and county staff could handle the oversight. It returns April 14.
Board of Commissioners - Joint Finance/Audit/Budget and Internal Services Committees - Feb 11, 2026
The county's Shelby Township salt barn is unsafe and out of service, forcing trucks to load in Clinton Township and Washington Township. A $1.88 million replacement — redesigned as a pre-engineered metal building with a 19% state match — is headed to the full Board.
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