The project is now estimated to cost $9 million, about $2 million more than originally estimated. According to Rich Darland of OTAK, Inc., the city’s engineering consultant, costs soared because property acquisition ended up costing significantly more than expected. An OTAK subcontractor developed the estimates at the concept phase using typical assessment values, he said. OTAK updated the City Council on the situation last spring. Fischer, Amy. TDN.com 19 October 2012.
