Lincoln, RI

Water Commission

The Lincoln Water Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss and then vote on proposed water rates and the fees structure. The meeting includes a public comment period before the vote. This is a decision-making meeting, not just procedural.

• Discussion and vote on water rates and fees structure
• Public comment period before the vote

General

Zoning Board

The Lincoln Zoning Board of Review will hold a public hearing on September 1, 2026, to consider applications for special use permits, variances, or appeals. The only listed application is a dimensional variance request from Richard Desrosiers for a proposed garage addition at 670 Great Rd. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes and correspondence.

• Public hearing for dimensional variance application by Richard Desrosiers, 670 Great Rd, Lincoln, RI (AP 22, Lot 074, zoned RS-20)
• Proposed addition to existing garage at 670 Great Rd
• Approval of minutes from July meeting
• Review of correspondence

Conservation Commission

The Lincoln Conservation Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, covering approval of previous minutes, public comment, correspondence, and updates on current projects such as the butterfly garden, historical cemeteries, cleanups, grant projects, and composting. The commission will also review its budget, including expenses and new balance, and discuss collaborations with Conservation/Friends of the Blackstone.

• Budget review: balance at meeting opening, expenses approved, new balance
• Wetland applications
• Current projects: butterfly garden, historical cemeteries, cleanups, grant projects, composting
• Collaboration with Conservation/Friends of the Blackstone
• Calendar review of LCC projects and town meetings

Town Council

Ordinance Committee

Town Council

Purchasing Committee

Planning Board

The Lincoln Planning Board will discuss and vote on an extension for the Whispering Oaks minor subdivision, review a pre-application for a subdivision at 1869 Old Louisquisset Pike, and hold an initial discussion and vote on whether to hold a public hearing for a comprehensive permit master plan at 0 Cobble Hill Road. The board will also make a recommendation to the Town Council on a rezoning request for 0 Carrington Street from ML-0.5 to RG-7. Consent agenda items include a dimensional variance recommendation for a garage addition at 670 Great Road and a recorded final plan decision for the Loredo Multifamily project.

• Extension of time for Whispering Oaks Minor Subdivision Preliminary Plan (AP 43, Lots 15 and 91)
• Pre-application for Minor Subdivision at 1869 Old Louisquisset Pike (AP 24, Lot 11)
• Comprehensive Permit Master Plan at 0 Cobble Hill Road (AP 19, Lot 33) - initial discussion and vote to hold public hearing
• Rezoning recommendation for 0 Carrington Street (AP 5, Lot 92) from ML-0.5 to RG-7
• Dimensional variance request for garage addition at 670 Great Road (AP 22, Lot 74)

General

The Building Committee is meeting to review the final stages of the Lincoln Centralized Rescue & Learning Center construction project. They will discuss the project budget, which shows a surplus of $446,987.30, and address closeout tasks such as punch list completion, owner training, and grant compliance. The meeting will also include a vote on Ahlborg's August pay application.

• Revised construction cost: $16,003,543.00
• Budget surplus: $446,987.30
• August pay application to be presented for approval
• CPF grant compliance deadlines: Labor Law Compliance due 8/31/2026, transaction logs due 9/8/2026
• Punch-list walkthrough completed 8/13; substantial completion date to be updated

The Building Committee approved two change orders for the Centralized Rescue/Learning Center project: PCO #05 for additional fencing at $22,480 and PCO #08 for additional ledge removal at $22,417. No pay applications were voted on. The project is progressing toward the August 20th ribbon cutting, with all furniture delivered and punch list work ongoing.

• Approved PCO #05 Additional Fencing $22,480
• Approved PCO #08 Additional 100 CY Ledge $22,417
• No invoices voted on at this meeting

Claims Committee

The Lincoln Claims Committee is meeting to review three claims referred by the Town Council: the Roberge pothole claim, the Medvetsky claim, and the Petteruti claim. The committee will also approve minutes from the July 21, 2026 meeting. No decisions are listed on the agenda; the items are under review.

• Review of Roberge pothole claim, referred by Town Council on 07/21/2026
• Review of Medvetsky claim, referred by Town Council on 08/04/2026
• Review of Petteruti claim, referred by Town Council on 08/04/2026
• Approval of minutes from July 21, 2026 meeting
• Public comment period

Town Council

The Lincoln Town Council will hold public hearings and consider recommendations on several zoning ordinance amendments, including data centers, flood hazard areas, and renewable energy. They will also vote on special event licenses, appointments to boards, and waivers of competitive bidding for equipment purchases.

• Special event licenses: Bike to the Beach (Sept 19, Blackstone River Bikeway), Manville Sportsmens Rod & Gun Club Settlers Days (Sept 26-27, 250 High Street), Butterfly Farms Blooms, Burgers, and Brews (Aug 21, 679 Great Road)
• Zoning amendments: 2025-13 (residential requirements), 2026-6 (data centers), 2026-7 (commission revenue), 2026-8/9 (flood hazard), 2026-10 (parks violations), 2026-11 (renewable energy)
• New ordinances: 2026-12 (zoning map change at 0 Carrington Street), 2026-13 (FY27 salary ordinance)
• Waivers of competitive bidding for AEDs, rescue vehicle, and 2 Ford F-350 trucks for DPW
• Appointments to Tenant Board of Affairs, Zoning Board of Review, Library Board of Trustees

Purchasing Committee

The Purchasing Committee will meet to review several requests to waive competitive bidding requirements. These requests involve equipment and vehicles for the Rescue Department and the Department of Public Works.

• Waive competitive bidding for AEDs and protective/security enclosures (Rescue Department)
• Waive competitive bidding for a vehicle (Rescue Department)
• Waive competitive bidding for 2 Ford F-350 Trucks (Department of Public Works)

Ordinance Committee

The Ordinance Committee will review seven proposed ordinance amendments referred by the Town Council, including zoning changes for data centers, flood hazard areas, renewable energy facilities, and other code updates. The committee will also approve minutes from its June 15, 2026 meeting. No final votes are scheduled; items are under review.

• Zoning amendment 2025-13 on additional residential requirements, deferred 10 times since Aug 2025
• Data center zoning amendment (2026-6)
• Maximum commission revenue amendment (2026-7)
• Flood hazard area and overlay district amendments (2026-8, 2026-9)
• Renewable energy facility use regulations (2026-11)

Board of Canvassers

The Lincoln Board of Canvassers is meeting to canvass the final voting lists and discuss the 2026 elections. The agenda also includes introducing a new member. No specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed.

• Canvassing the final voting lists
• Discussion of the 2026 elections
• Introduction of new member

The Lincoln Board of Canvassers met and unanimously approved and signed the Final Canvass List for the Primary Election. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included introductions and general discussion of the 2026 elections before adjourning.

• Approved and signed Final Canvass List for Primary Election (unanimous)

Town Council

The Lincoln Town Council is meeting to hold a public hearing and take possible action on a Municipal Affordable Housing Fund matter involving Walker Lofts LP at 40 Walker Street. The council will also consider a request for an executive session related to litigation in the case UTGR v. Keeble, PC-2023-02338, and may vote to seal minutes from that session. The agenda also includes review of the next day's agenda and public comment.

• Public hearing and possible action on Walker Lofts LP, 40 Walker Street, AP 2, Lot 84, regarding the Municipal Affordable Housing Fund
• Request for executive session under RIGL 42-46-5(a)(2) for litigation UTGR v. Keeble, PC-2023-02338
• Motion to seal executive session minutes under RIGL 42-46-7(c)
• Vote on matters from executive session
• Review of August 18, 2026 agenda

Technical Review Committee

The Lincoln Technical Review Committee will discuss and make recommendations on several land development items, including a comprehensive permit master plan for 0 Cobble Hill Road and a rezoning request for 0 Carrington Street. The committee will also consider a time extension for a minor subdivision at Whispering Oaks and a dimensional variance for a garage addition at 670 Great Road.

• Comprehensive Permit Master Plan – 0 Cobble Hill Road (AP 19, Lot 33), Seminole Development LLC
• Rezoning application for 0 Carrington Street (AP 5, Lot 92) from ML-0.5 to RG-7 by Robert and Lynne Gaudette
• Extension of time for Minor Subdivision Preliminary Plan – Whispering Oaks (AP 43, Lots 15 and 91)
• Dimensional variance for a 12' x 6' garage addition at 670 Great Road (AP 34, Lot 405) in RS-20 district

Water Commission

The Lincoln Water Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, review financial reports for June and July 2026, and discuss unfinished business including source water assessment, water rates and fees, and the Walker Lofts project. New business includes items at 2 Valley View Road and 17 Sayles Avenue. No abatements or claims are listed.

• Water rate and fee discussion under unfinished business
• Source water assessment review
• Walker Lofts project discussion
• 2 Valley View Road and 17 Sayles Avenue as new business items

Parks & Recreation

The Lincoln Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to discuss old business including the transfer of the Bristol/Williamsport monument, updates on the Splash Park and Fairlawn Pickleball Courts, and a sun problem at Hien Field. New business includes new playgrounds at school parks and summer concerts. The meeting includes a director's report and open floor.

• Transfer of Bristol/Williamsport monument
• Update on Splash Park
• Fairlawn Pickleball Courts update
• Sun problem in Center field of Hien Field
• New playgrounds at school parks

The commission accepted the March minutes and heard the director's report on field prep and maintenance. The Manville Park grant was awarded with a 25% town match ($125,000 of $500,000) requiring approval at the May Financial Town Meeting; if approved, the project will go to bid and include soccer field lighting. No formal votes were taken on substantive items; the meeting was informational and discussion-based.

• Accepted March 11 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Awarded Manville Park grant with 25% town match, pending FTM approval in May
• Planned to include soccer field lighting in Manville grant project
• Discussed adding picnic tables at Manville (no action taken)
• Discussed pickleball court separation options (no action taken)

General

The Building Committee is meeting to review the final stages of the Lincoln Centralized Rescue & Learning Center project, including a punch-list walkthrough, closeout tasks, and coordination for occupancy. The project budget shows a total of $16,844,035.30 in funding, with a surplus of $446,987.30. No new votes on pay applications are expected at this meeting.

• Owner punch-list walkthrough scheduled for August 11, 2026
• Project budget: $16,003,543 construction costs, $393,505 soft costs, total town budget $16,844,035.30
• Ledge removal change order for $22,417 to be signed and approved
• All furniture delivered; 3 damaged bunk room desks being replaced
• Fiber run connecting Town Hall to Rescue building completed for internet

General

The Lincoln Building Committee is meeting to review and approve minutes from July 10, 2026, receive a financial update, and discuss several project updates including playgrounds, basketball courts, northern bathrooms, and paving at LMS, Northern, and Central. They will also consider proposed change orders, payment applications, and a design/build RFP for discussion and possible approval to issue.

• Review and approve minutes from 7/10/26
• Financial update by M. Carreno
• Project updates: playgrounds, basketball court, northern bathrooms, paving at LMS/Northern/Central, LMS valves
• Proposed change orders and payment applications
• Design/build RFP – discussion and approval to issue

General

The Commission will conduct a regular monthly meeting to address wetland applications and current projects. Discussion topics include the Butterfly Garden, historical cemeteries, and various grant or cleanup projects.

• Wetland Applications
• Butterfly Garden project
• Historical Cemeteries
• Budget Review

Town Council

The Town Council will meet to discuss appointments and claims. The agenda includes a joint session with the Lincoln Water Commission.

• Medvetsky Claim
• Petteruti Claim
• Appointment to the Board of Canvassers for a term expiring in 2028
• Joint Meeting with Lincoln Water Commission

The Town Council voted 5-0 to adopt Resolution 2026-15, authorizing an agreement with the Rhode Island Department of Transportation for Front Street streetscape improvements. The council also unanimously appointed Martin Papazian to the Board of Canvassers for a term expiring in 2028, and referred two claims (Medvetsky and Petteruti) to committee. Two Eagle Scout proclamations were adopted unanimously. The meeting included a joint presentation by Pare Corporation with the Lincoln Water Commission and public comments, but no other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted Resolution 2026-15 for RIDOT Front Street streetscape agreement (5-0)
• Appointed Martin Papazian to Board of Canvassers, term to 2028 (5-0)
• Referred Medvetsky claim to committee (5-0)
• Referred Petteruti claim to committee (5-0)
• Adopted Eagle Scout proclamation for Brayden Brouilard (5-0)
• Adopted Eagle Scout proclamation for Daniel Dussault (5-0)

General

The Lincoln Centralized Rescue & Learning Center Building Committee will review the project budget showing a $446,987.30 surplus on a $16.8 million budget, approve contractor pay applications, and discuss closeout tasks including punch lists, owner training, and furniture delivery. The committee is also expected to finalize a ribbon cutting date, likely August 20, 2026.

• Project budget snapshot: total construction costs $16,003,543; town budget $16,844,035; surplus $446,987.30
• Pending change orders: IT equipment $260,000, sidewalk $38,051, parking $135,756, ledge removal $50,000
• Committee to vote on approving Downes/SES invoice and Ahlborg's July pay application
• Ribbon cutting discussed for August 20, 2026 at 1 PM, pending coordination with state officials
• Closeout tasks: punch list creation in Procore, O&M manuals assembly, owner training schedule, and final furniture delivery for late July

Board of Canvassers

The Board of Canvassers will meet to discuss and potentially act on the selection of polling locations for the 2026 Primary and General Elections.

• Selection of polling locations for the 2026 Primary & General Election

The Board of Canvassers met to determine polling sites for upcoming elections. The board unanimously approved the new combined polling locations for the Primary Election on September 9th.

• Approved new combined polling locations for the September 9th Primary Election (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a continued public hearing and vote on an amendment regarding fees in lieu of sidewalk installation. Members will also discuss a major land development pre-application and consider zoning amendments for manufacturing uses related to renewable energy.

• Vote on amendment to Land Development and Subdivision Regulations Section 23, Article I: Fee in Lieu of Sidewalk Installation
• Discussion of PLN 26-8 Major Land Development Pre-Application at 0 Old Louisquisset Pike (AP 31, Lot 164)
• Vote on Zoning Ordinance amendments regarding Manufacturing Uses for renewable energy (§260-19) and Special Use Permits (§260-68)

Claims Committee

The Claims Committee will convene to review a claim referred by the Town Council. The meeting will be held as a hybrid event at Lincoln Town Hall.

• Review of Freire Claim (referred by Town Council)
• Approval of May 19, 2026 meeting minutes
• Public comment period available
• Hybrid meeting format (in-person and online)
• Meeting held at Lincoln Town Hall, 100 Old River Road

The Claims Committee voted unanimously to recommend the Town Council award the Freire claim in the amount of $339.99, with the condition that the claimant subrogate her rights to waste management. The committee also approved the minutes from the May 19, 2026 meeting. No public comment was received.

• Approved minutes of May 19, 2026 (3-0)
• Recommended Town Council award Freire claim at $339.99 with subrogation condition (3-0)

Town Council

The Town Council and Board of License Commissioners will meet to review liquor licenses for special events and mobile food vendors. The Council is deciding on several requests to waive competitive bidding for public safety equipment and park reconstruction. They will also consider appointments to various town boards and a new ordinance regarding renewable energy facilities.

• Liquor license applications for St. Basil Melkite Church and Rotary Club of Cumberland/Lincoln
• Bidding waiver requests for CCTV cameras, a fingerprint machine, and two police vehicles
• Bidding waiver request for a Ford F-550 XLT Rescue vehicle
• Bidding waiver request for Lime Acres Softball Infield Reconstruction
• Proposed ordinance 2026-11 regarding minor scale renewable energy facilities

The Lincoln Town Council approved four liquor licenses, including a full-liquor special event license for St. Basil Melkite Church's Summer Festival, and waived fees for two special event licenses. The council also awarded several bids for equipment and services, including a $403,031 rescue vehicle and $60,585 for CCTV cameras. Appointments were made to the Budget Board, Tax Assessor's Board of Review, and School Committee, while other appointments were deferred. A zoning ordinance amendment was referred to committee and the planning board.

• Granted Class F1 liquor license to St. Basil Melkite Church Summer Festival, fee waived (4-0)
• Granted Class F liquor license to Rotary Club of Cumberland/Lincoln Feed the Freezer Fundraiser, fee waived (4-0)
• Granted mobile food licenses to Lemon Bar, Del's Lemonade, Ali & Eli's, California Taco, Sam's New York System (4-0 each)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, bills, reports, and accepted resignation of Staci Rapko from School Committee (4-0)
• Deferred appointments to Tenant Board of Affairs (2), Zoning Board, and Library Board (4-0 each)
• Appointed Matthew Brody to Budget Board, Ralph Buontempo to Tax Assessor's Board of Review, Jeanine Magliocco to School Committee (4-0 each)
• Awarded $339.99 claim to Freire with condition on subgrade rights (4-0)
• Awarded bids: $38,695 to R.A.D. Corp for softball infield, $60,585 to Communications Systems Inc for CCTV, $403,031 to North Eastern Rescue Vehicles for rescue truck, $40,978 to Thales DIS USA for fingerprint machine, $24,974 to Tasca Automotive for police vehicle, $62,410.22 to McGovern MHQ & Island Tech for police vehicle (4-0 each)

Town Council

The Town Council will meet to conduct a request for an executive session regarding potential litigation. The meeting includes a period for public comment.

• Executive session request regarding potential litigation

The Lincoln Town Council meeting on July 21, 2026, was largely procedural. The council voted unanimously (4-0) to enter executive session to discuss potential litigation and to seal the minutes from that session. No votes were taken during the executive session, and there was no public comment. The meeting adjourned with a unanimous vote.

• Approved motion to enter executive session for potential litigation (4-0)
• Approved motion to seal executive session minutes (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Purchasing Committee

The Lincoln Purchasing Committee will approve the minutes from the June 16, 2026 meeting and consider six separate requests to waive competitive bidding. The waivers cover a softball infield reconstruction for Lime Acres Park, CCTV cameras for the Police Department and Senior Center, a Ford F‑550 XLT rescue vehicle, a fingerprint machine for the Police Department, and two police vehicles. Decisions will determine whether the town can procure these items without a competitive bidding process.

• Waiver of competitive bidding for Lime Acres Softball Infield Reconstruction (DPW – Parks & Recreation)
• Waiver of competitive bidding for CCTV cameras for Police Department and Senior Center
• Waiver of competitive bidding for a Ford F‑550 XLT rescue vehicle for the Rescue Department
• Waiver of competitive bidding for a fingerprint machine for the Police Department
• Waiver of competitive bidding for two police vehicles

The Purchasing Committee voted unanimously (2-0) to recommend the Town Council award six contracts, all with waived competitive bidding, including a $38,695 softball infield reconstruction, $60,585 for CCTV cameras, a $403,031 rescue vehicle, a $40,978 fingerprint machine, and two police vehicles ($24,974 and $62,410.22). The committee also approved the June 16, 2026 minutes. No public comment was made.

• Approved minutes of June 16, 2026 (2-0)
• Recommended awarding Lime Acres softball infield reconstruction to r.a.d. corp for $38,695 (2-0)
• Recommended awarding CCTV cameras for Police and Senior Center to communications systems inc for $60,585 (2-0)
• Recommended awarding Ford F-550 XLT Rescue to north eastern rescue vehicle inc for $403,031 (2-0)
• Recommended awarding fingerprint machine to thales dis usa for $40,978 (2-0)
• Recommended awarding police vehicle to tasca automotive group for $24,974 (2-0)
• Recommended awarding police vehicle to mcgovern mhq & island tech services for $62,410.22 (2-0)

Zoning Board

The Lincoln Zoning Board of Review will hold a public hearing on July 14, 2026, to consider applications for special use permits, variances, or appeals. The main item is a dimensional variance request by David Foster and Brian Mullahey for a proposed desk with stairs at 15 Meader Pond Rd. The board will also review a letter requesting an extension for a dimensional variance at 2 First St., and hold elections for board positions.

• Dimensional variance application for desk with stairs at 15 Meader Pond Rd (AP 34, Lot 405, zoned RS-12)
• Extension request for dimensional variance at 2 First St.
• Election for board positions
• Approval of May 2026 minutes

The Zoning Board of Review approved a dimensional variance for a proposed front deck with stairs at 15 Meader Pond Rd, with a 15.8-foot setback relief. The board also approved a six-month extension, to January 2027, for a previously granted dimensional variance at 2 First St. due to foundation concerns. The election for board positions was postponed to the next meeting.

• Approved dimensional variance for front deck with stairs at 15 Meader Pond Rd, with 15.8ft setback relief
• Approved six-month extension of dimensional variance at 2 First St., to January 2027
• Postponed election for board positions to next meeting
• Approved minutes from May 2026 meeting

General

Board of Canvassers

The Board of Canvassers will meet to discuss and/or take action on selecting the polling locations for the upcoming 2026 Primary and General Elections.

• Selection of polling locations for the 2026 Primary & General Election

The Board of Canvassers met to determine polling sites for the upcoming election cycle. The board unanimously approved the selection of combined polling places for the 2026 Primary and General Elections.

• Approved combined polling places for 2026 Primary & General Election (unanimous)

General

The committee will review meeting minutes and receive a financial update from M. Carreno. Discussion includes progress on playgrounds, basketball courts, bathrooms, paving, and LMS valves.

• Playgrounds and Basketball Court updates
• Northern Bathrooms updates
• Paving at LMS, Northern, and Central
• LMS Valves updates
• OPM Bi-Weekly Stipend discussion

Technical Review Committee

The committee will discuss a major land development pre-application for 0 Old Louisquisset Pike. The meeting also includes a continued discussion regarding a front yard setback variance at 15 Meader Pond Road.

• Major Land Development Pre-Application (PLN 26-8) for 0 Old Louisquisset Pike
• Dimensional variance application for a front porch at 15 Meader Pond Road

Water Commission

The Water Commission will review monthly financial reports and daily activity updates. Unfinished business includes discussions regarding water rates, source water assessment, Walker Lofts, and Conduit Street.

• Water Rate Discussion
• Source Water Assessment
• Walker Lofts
• Conduit Street

The Lincoln Water Commission received a preliminary update from Pare Engineering on the Source Water Assessment, including estimated project costs of $12.5-15 million for a new booster pump station and elevated storage tank. The commission approved the consent agenda, including several sets of minutes, and accepted routine financial reports. No final decisions were made on the source water project, which remains in the assessment phase.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes from June 10, 2026 regular meeting (all in favor)
• Approved March 11, 2026 Executive Session Minutes (all in favor)
• Approved April 8, 2026 Executive Session Minutes (all in favor)
• Approved May 13, 2026 Executive Session Minutes (all in favor)
• Tabled June 23, 2026 Special Meeting minutes to next meeting
• Tabled March 24, 2026 Special Meeting Executive minutes to next meeting
• Tabled June 10, 2026 Executive Session minutes to next meeting
• Accepted June 2026 financial reports (balance sheet, account balance, direct payments, payables)

General

The Building Committee and construction teams are reviewing progress on the Centralized Rescue/Learning Center. Discussion includes site work, furniture procurement, and upcoming pay applications for review.

• Ahlborg pay application #18 for May in the amount of $1,686,507
• A $50,000 owner's contingency allowance for ledge removal
• Technology allowance increase from $200,000 to $260,000
• PCO #6 approval of $132,185 for technology equipment
• Potential ribbon cutting dates of August 7th or August 21st

The building committee voted to approve the Ahlborg Construction June pay application for $1,357,872, the Downes Construction pay application for $11,550, and the SES June invoice for $1,125. The committee also discussed moving the ribbon cutting date from August 7th to Thursday, August 20th at 1 PM, pending coordination with state officials. Ahlborg will pursue a certificate of occupancy for the Learning Center and a temporary certificate of occupancy for the Main Building.

• Approved Ahlborg Construction June pay application for $1,357,872.
• Approved Downes Construction pay application for $11,550 (pre-approved).
• Approved SES June invoice for $1,125.
• Discussed moving ribbon cutting to August 20th at 1 PM, pending state coordination.
• Ahlborg to pursue CO for Learning Center and TCO for Main Building.
• Punchlist walkthrough scheduled for week of July 20th.
• Training dates penciled in for first week of August.
• Next meeting set for July 21, 2026 at 9:00 AM.

General

The Building Committee is reviewing progress on the new rescue and learning center. Discussion includes construction costs, furniture procurement, and site work such as ledge removal.

• CPF Grant final payment request of $320,000 submitted June 25, 2026
• Ahlborg pay application for June 2026 up for vote
• $50,000 owner's contingency allowance for ledge removal
• Technology allowance increased from $200,000 to $260,000 due to price escalation