Township to consider $34,000 in additional engineering costs for South Rogue River Trail
The Plainfield Township Board is being asked to approve an additional $34,000 from the trails millage fund to pay for engineering services for the South Rogue River Trail project. The extra cost is due to the construction schedule being extended by four weeks, from the originally planned 12 weeks to 16 weeks.
A vote on this expenditure is scheduled for the Township Board meeting on May 11, 2026. It is part of the consent agenda.
Minutes record: f. 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
Timeline
- Agenda posted from agenda · published May 7, 2026
- Meeting scheduled Upcoming from meeting overview
- Possible vote listed Upcoming from agenda · published May 7, 2026
Key facts
- The requested additional funding is $34,000.
- The funds would be drawn from the trails millage fund.
- The cost increase is due to the construction schedule extending from 12 to 16 weeks.
- Reasons for the schedule extension include the project's size, bridge coordination, and finalizing easements with Blythefield Country Club.
- The original contract from February 2024 allocated $130,000 for construction engineering services.
- Township staff recommend approving the expenditure.
Who could be affected
- Township taxpayers who fund the trails millage.
- Residents who use or live near the South Rogue River Trail.
What could change
- If approved, $34,000 from the trails millage fund would be paid to Prein & Newhof.
- The payment covers a four-week extension of construction engineering services, increasing the project timeline from the planned 12 weeks to 16 weeks.
- The extended timeline was needed due to the project's size, coordination for a bridge, and work to finalize easements with the Blythefield Country Club.
What to watch
The Township Board will consider this request at its meeting on May 11, 2026. The item is listed on the consent agenda, which is typically for routine items that can be approved with a single vote.
- What is the total balance of the trails millage fund, and how does this additional expenditure affect funding available for other future trail projects?
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
Meeting history
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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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