Contractor accepted counteroffer; staff expects state approval and mid-March completion if timely

Public-works staff (S10) told the council that the contractor for the drainage project accepted the council's counteroffer and that staff submitted the changeover paperwork to the state on Jan. 13. The contractor agreed to the revised terms, staff said, and the city will need state approval of the changeover before final payment and retainage are processed. S10 said the city anticipates a credit and retainage adjustments at final pay request and hopes to begin remaining field work within weeks of state sign-off.