Change orders for a street reconstruction project in Washington totaled $48,909. The work was done on South 12th Street and East Tyler Street. Among the added costs were $16,652 for additional excavation, $7,290 for an additional intake, and $4,490 for additional topsoil, furnish and spread. The final contract price was approved for $569,276.

City Administrator Brent Hinson explained at this week’s city council meeting that assessments to property owners will not be higher than the preliminary assessments, so the total amount to be assessed will be $83,000.

It was explained at the city council meeting that some adjustments were made to mitigate water issues in the area.