Council approves construction‑engineering services for $1.1M local street program
Summary
Council approved Resolution 6719 to hire construction engineering and materials testing services for the 2026 local street program (Himmondway area), citing estimated construction costs near $1.1 million and a $74,300 proposal for inspection and testing services.
City staff told the council the local‑funded portion of the 2026 street program will focus on the Himmondway area with construction costs estimated at about $1.1 million; the council approved a professional construction‑engineering services proposal priced at roughly $74,300, which staff said represents about 5.2% of the construction estimate because city inspectors will be used across projects.
Staff explained the $74,300 includes approximately $57,000 for construction administration (inspection, pay‑application review, shop‑drawing checks and progress meetings) and $17,250 for materials testing. The item passed with council approval and staff said a pre‑construction meeting is tentatively scheduled for the last week of July with construction likely to begin in the first week of August; residents will receive door‑hanger notices and social‑media posts before work begins.
Why it matters: The local program is larger than typical annual work in scope and relies on the 1% sales tax for roads; timely engineering and resident notification aim to reduce conflict during construction and preserve pavement investment.
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