A project to improve stormwater drainage in the area of the Villages Amphitheater

may see some increased costs.

The tab was originally budgeted for $30,862, but Integrated Science and

Engineering is petitioning for a change order to allow for more needed materials

due to "persistent rainfall, increased storm water velocities and sedimentation."

The change order, if approved by the City Council, will add another $6,388

to the project for a final cost of $37,200.

Nancy Price, head of the city's Mainstreet program, noted that the

new total is still under the city's original budget of $42,049 for the

project.

The funding is coming from the 2004 budget with money from the city's

tree bank and storm water funds.

The amphitheater has become a hot spot in downtown Fayetteville, and not

just as a concert venue. Other events are held there including some band

concerts for nearby Fayette County High School and the popular Fayette Idol

competition earlier this year.

Also on tap this Sunday at 7 p.m. is a special church service aimed at bringing

together a number of local churches.