Township Approves $34,000 More for South Rogue River Trail Engineering
The Plainfield Township Board approved an additional $34,000 for construction engineering services for the South Rogue River Trail on May 11, 2026. The increase was needed because the project's construction timeline was extended by four weeks. The funds will be paid from the township's voter-approved trails millage fund.
The Township Board approved the expenditure on May 11, 2026, as part of the consent agenda which passed by a 6-0 vote.
Minutes record: I move to approve the Agenda including the Consent Agenda and Accounts Payable. Motion by Jack Hagedorn Second by Kathey Batey Roll Call: Ayes: Reminga, Coleman, Batey, Hagedorn, McKellar, Morrow Nays: 0 Motion approved
Timeline
- Agenda posted from agenda · published May 7, 2026
- Agenda posted from agenda · published May 11, 2026
- Approved Final from minutes · published Jun 10, 2026
Key facts
- The Township Board was asked to approve spending $34,000 from the trails millage fund for Prein & Newhof's construction engineering services.
- In February 2024, the board had authorized up to $258,000 for the firm's engineering services on the project, with $130,000 of that for construction engineering.
- The initial $130,000 budget was based on a 12-week schedule, but the project's duration is now 16 weeks.
- Township staff recommended approval, stating the request for additional funding was reasonable.
- The board approved the expenditure on May 11, 2026.
Who could be affected
- Taxpayers who pay into the trails millage
- Users of the South Rogue River Trail
- Property owners adjacent to the trail project, including Blythefield Country Club
What could change
- The budget for construction engineering services on the trail project increased by $34,000.
- The engineering oversight phase of the project was extended from 12 to 16 weeks.
What to watch
- How does this change affect the total project cost and the final completion date for the South Rogue River Trail?
Supporting records
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Approve an expenditure from the trails millage fund for Prein & Newhof's construction engineering services for the South Rogue River Trail project in the amount of $34,000
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MEMO TO: Cameron Van Wyngarden, Township Superintendent FROM: Bill Fischer, Community Development Director DATE: May 6, 2026 RE: Construction Engineering Services Funding - South Rogue River Trail This is a request for the Township Board to approve an expenditure from the trails millage fund for Prein & Newhof 's construction engineering services for the South Rogue River Trail (SRRT) project in the amount of $34,00…
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Recommendation: Staff finds Prein & Newhof's request for additional funding reasonable and justifiable. Accordingly, we recommend the Township Board approve an expenditure of $34,000 from the trails millage fund for construction engineering services on the South Rogue River Trail. Attachment
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The item appeared on the Board of Trustees Meeting agenda: Approve an expenditure from the trails millage fund for Prein & Newhof’s construction engineering services for the South Rogue River Trail project in the amount of $34,000 Approve an expenditure from the trails millage fund for Prein & Newhof’s construction engineering services for the South Rogue River Trail project in the amount of $34,000
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