Rising construction costs squeezing infrastructure budgets
Upper Arlington
Summary
The waterline replacement bid came in high, driven by fuel surcharges on excavation-heavy work. Staff and council discussed tight scheduling with the Zollinger Road grant project and Beverly Road reconstruction, and asked for regular contingency tracking as inflation may hit other unbid projects.
At a glance
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Last discussed Apr 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
The 2026 waterline project is running above budget due to fuel-related bid increases, and inflation may affect other unbid capital projects.
Residents get replaced waterlines and coordinated street work, though on a tighter budget.
Taxpayers bear higher construction costs and potential scope trade-offs in the capital program.
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