# Warwick Special City Council Meeting - 8.26.26

The City of Warwick held a special City Council meeting on August 26, 2026, concerning potential litigation related to PCR 8726 and Bid 2026-033, the State Street water pump station improvements. The Council first entered executive session; afterward, the solicitor reported that two motions had passed unanimously, including a motion to seal the minutes. The transcript does not clearly capture the second motion or a final vote on the change order, and it ends during council discussion.

Council debated a proposed $43,000 change order for work associated with the pump station project, including whether the cost arose from design deficiencies or unforeseen field conditions. Officials said the contract included a $50,000 utility-relocation contingency, of which approximately $12,000 had been used, and discussed whether the remaining amount could be applied to the change. The project is funded through the enterprise fund and is part of the 2026–27 capital program. The mayor cited schedule and infrastructure risks in delaying the work; council members also discussed the city’s potential claims against Beta Engineering, the contractor, and the need for stronger contingency planning on future projects. No final change-order approval is shown in the provided transcript.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** August 26, 2026

### Sources
- [Warwick Special City Council Meeting - 8.26.26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JcNkadNG0QY) - City of Warwick