The Oswego Village Board approved a $24.4 million contract Tuesday for its public works expansion project, along with authorization to spend up to an additional $100,000 to improve a walkway between two buildings after an extended debate over safety, costs and project priorities.
The vote finalizes a key portion of the long-planned facility while giving staff flexibility to enhance a connection between buildings without exceeding the overall project budget. Officials said the added funding will allow improvements ranging from a basic covered walkway to a more enclosed design, depending on what can be completed within the approved cap.
Discussion centered on three potential options: a standard covered walkway, a version with heated concrete to address snow and ice, and a more fully enclosed structure with heating and lighting. Staff said final costs remain estimates because additional engineering and design work would be required before exact pricing is known…