Is it me or are all local governments like this. Towns and cities around here are always trying to update things and make them more tourism friendly. I personally think its a keep up with the joneses thingy. Anyway the city north of me has a community theater they are updating. Aside from the improper bathroom placement issue (across the street about
200yds), it not a bad idea really. Well the bids just came in. Now the officials are gripping that the lowest bid is about 1/2 million above the original estimate. The estimate is at least 2 seasons old (probably end of winter). Ok the like duh part. 1. estimates are just that an estimate based on ideals. 2. The price of lumber has gone up around almost 100% or more and they are griping about half a mil. They are insisting on it being ready by spring of '04. They are hoping to get the price reduced. I am totally glad I am not the contractor.