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Staff said, based on current ARPA budgeting, there may be sufficient funds to recoat the interior of a small tower (previously unused for 20 years) as a backup structure; the board asked staff to bring a proposal and an updated vendor agreement for consideration. The recoating work requires a signed contract before the end of the calendar year to meet ARPA timing constraints.

The board also discussed operational impacts of the pressure increase (from about 42 PSI to 75'80 PSI) including reduced need for hotel booster pumps and fewer manual pump restarts at a well site. Supervisors asked staff to notify local fire departments which tower to use for drafting during emergencies and to coordinate hydrant availability accordingly.

Staff raised concerns about annual water testing and a missing quarter of required tests; the board asked staff to follow up with county water personnel and the lab contact (Ryan Young and supervisor-level contacts were mentioned) to ensure compliance, notice postings and to confirm the permit status.

No contract awards were made at the meeting; staff will return with updated ARPA budget details, a revised vendor proposal for tower recoating and follow-up on water-testing compliance.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Worth County Board of Supervisors 11.25.2024","oneSentenceSummary","Board members heard updates about new well pump controls, mixer relocation, potential recoating of a small water tower using ARPA funds, and unresolved water-testing/permit notices; staff will return with detailed cost and contract documents.","taxTitle","Worth County, Iowa","taxId",73033,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6678874,"Supervisors direct staff to investigate conflicting maps and possible buried tile in Pat Raffo area",365,1025000,1390000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2312628-9b3d0d431775fa3129fcb3117357227a&start=1025&end=1390","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2312628-9b3d0d431775fa3129fcb3117357227a/thumbnail_1025000.jpg","/articles/6678874/Worth-County/Iowa/Supervisors-direct-staff-to-investigate-conflicting-maps-and-possible-buried-tile-in-Pat-Raffo-area","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6678874-3a558500c42a4a1d022c8991e5156846/orig.mp4?Expires=1776325175&Signature=iowzst4jn4Pe4CcJ3GFu~9NMP0mrNkKYjwTsUGqsjUmXaVrqxPVo9p6YgS9vek2C7gD1MNLI70KLaKK1sJjL2ynbdzO56Bikkryllwf6S3Fdy5DAnf8SZSSbV-XuxYxiEIW3LuCI1SykOYG3kluT5kG2ePJbZ9cAkDBbrpVgYWHzecJo4KdUZZbzr2agrqsFoCMyQjk3Usv7-xzEm9wrLlsPkJXDRnbBD-cTMMEybU1cwarJzGGqQpDpcmaVkqqydO-ejRZWIUyYTCP9AdBT-zSDlL1hS5dkQEBl~0QjVVSNrpjkM-dTgBvIAF5tAllOmdgRrG4zmMpqsUj8PDkhMw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Supervisors reviewed ongoing research into a drainage issue on a lateral near Pat Raffo's property, where historical maps and project records conflict about whether a tile line exists through a corner of a field.

Staff reported that a 1977 map showed a tile line in the area while more recent files and other maps did not. The investigation noted possible buried intakes or pipe castings that could be concealed by silt, and staff said they would contact WHKS (the engineering firm identified on older drawings) and search archived Deer Creek project records for project files and project numbers that could clarify whether a tile was installed and, if so, where.

Staff described prior on-the-ground attempts to locate intakes, noted that some intakes shown on older maps have not been found in the field and suggested metal-detection or a camera inspection as possible next steps. Supervisors and staff agreed to continue digging into records and to pursue field inspection options; the board framed the work as investigative research rather than immediate repair because it is unclear whether a tile exists or is functional.

No repair action or cost estimate was adopted at this meeting; staff will report back with any engineering-file findings or field-inspection results.","The board discussed a drainage problem in the Pat Raffo area, where historical maps conflict about the presence of an agricultural tile; staff will contact the original engineers and continue research.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6678879,"Worth County discusses $5.45 million office and secondary-roads projects, moves to final design and bidding",693,216000,909000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2312628-9b3d0d431775fa3129fcb3117357227a&start=216&end=909","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2312628-9b3d0d431775fa3129fcb3117357227a/thumbnail_216000.jpg","/articles/6678879/Worth-County/Iowa/Worth-County-discusses-545-million-office-and-secondary-roads-projects-moves-to-final-design-and-bidding","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6678879-3b7746faaece36f8b2d89508a510f352/orig.mp4?Expires=1776325175&Signature=iIIrFfTu18rq6TtrDbxhs7I~Ol5LlEz7ZeB1wlJHLZfsrcix0HM1jpKhN3onnhPAonrwANjevX8tC9Vpy-ionkbvbArhD9fdOaBMQf8mJrg8lsgqgMMXM6K48E03rRvAm0EUqSHHlDbWGH4EnYuXceqkX253Nnv0RihNs~zCfjyECcjA0jyr0Xn2BH9YNxmCPhHAnEYKVKDzsHz6eihcxZ7Lb1lNcqbQ6kly4Atpw7mQdBsdueef0WgBp4J5F-JYpdxb6e9rR59tThOwibu9l2OPw6px7MHEXUxalH2brWD76iOFO~cdN4fFSp4A~NZVoYt86HTrU7zX19kRb4HFJA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Worth County supervisors and staff reviewed concept designs and budget estimates for three related building projects: a consolidated office building, a new Secondary Roads shop and a conservation building remodel. Staff said combined construction budgets for the office and shop total about $5,450,000, excluding site costs, with the office estimated at roughly $880,000 plus $160,000 for engineering, legal and administration.

Staff described changes from earlier concepts: a larger records/storage area in the office, a smaller front vestibule and extra office spaces and cubicles; for the Secondary Roads shop, bay lengths were adjusted (wash bay reduced from 100 to 60 feet) and a dedicated chemical weed-control room and mechanic teardown bay were added. The conservation building remodel was presented as ready to go to bid.

Budget assumptions cited a construction unit cost of about $225 per square foot for the office (staff said some contractors had quoted $300/sq ft, but $225 was used for the estimate) and a shop construction estimate of about $3.7 million. Combined project estimates (office plus shop) were presented at roughly $5.45 million plus site costs. Staff identified some expected site work including sanitary service extensions and paving for the shop site.

Supervisors discussed bid packaging options and sequencing: staff recommended advertising the conservation remodel first (it is ready) and following with final design and bidding for the office and Secondary Roads building, potentially in separate bid packages since the building types are different. Staff proposed a February'March bid schedule to permit construction next year if the budget holds.

Supervisors asked about storage, furnishings and equipment costs for the new buildings. Staff said those costs had not been fully estimated and proposed that county staff (Kimberly) review catalogs and provide a budget estimate for furniture, shelving and equipment; an order-of-magnitude figure of about $100,000 for interiors and furnishings was mentioned as a possibility but not a final figure.

The board directed staff to bring updated drawings, estimates and the necessary resolution to set bid dates at the next meeting. No formal vote to award contracts occurred at this meeting; staff received direction to proceed to final design and to advertise the conservation remodel for bids.","Supervisors reviewed revised plans and budgets for a consolidated county office building, a secondary-roads shop and a conservation remodel and directed staff to proceed to final design and bidding if budgets hold.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6678882,"Worth County supervisors approve safety-plan pledge, federal bridge agreement and routine claims",103,0,103000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2312628-9b3d0d431775fa3129fcb3117357227a&start=0&end=103","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2312628-9b3d0d431775fa3129fcb3117357227a/thumbnail_0.jpg","/articles/6678882/Worth-County/Iowa/Worth-County-supervisors-approve-safety-plan-pledge-federal-bridge-agreement-and-routine-claims","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6678882-87642ae7a52b0a2b40079d51aee0f031/orig.mp4?Expires=1776325175&Signature=NjDr9c8vdt~FZozn0snORE-RJOfXLzU2Rvbj8bD0Ss7Di4qUAlkQzKHqypURBAQ2Apnp6Z0ZCcXqEfMMvXXr9Y1zlMlJ-6jQBaUL-7rPoDJbi42yae-ReascnY8cCcvAtWklxofl4n2Vcnu9VBdlPqoQqRK52uAap~-yDv~eS1cmLoozMUzPTvgbuIbZqsQclj7uvCSu79n6tXmEVpZnG8547rBhGwtaZ2~ITrWYuk7MNuefm0xzhHUtz54XFNkL50sfSX9I7Sp9W7juhmBnmiZFwQk8jX~~y6QPvcUEOr6q~PMmwH-IFY5j7VUboa7Kur~ZJ63CxtZdi1hdj2kmTA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Worth County Board of Supervisors on an affirmative vote approved a pledge to adopt the county's roadway Safety Action Plan, authorized a federal-aid funding agreement for a bridge project on 300th/90th Street, and approved a number of routine claims and agreements.

The safety action-plan pledge is intended to support Worth County's participation in the Iowa County Engineers Association Safe Streets for All grant process and to formalize the county's commitment to long-term targets discussed in the plan.

Supervisors also approved a federal-aid funding agreement that preliminarily estimates eligible construction costs at about $450,000 for the bridge on or near 390/90th Street (presented as the bridge on 300 and Ninetieth Street in the meeting). The agreement was presented as moving through federal clearances and aimed for a June letting.

Other formal actions taken include acknowledgment of a manure management plan, approval of an updated services agreement with North County Pathology Associates, approval of routine claims, and a motion to rescind a previously authorized cleaning contract pending an amended agreement. Each of those items was presented, moved and approved during the meeting.

No formal opposition or recorded no votes were noted in the transcript excerpts for these motions; supervisors responded verbally with \"aye\" when the motions were called.

The board instructed staff to prepare follow-up documents where needed (for example, signatures on the safety-plan pledge and updated design agreements for the office and secondary-roads building projects).","The Worth County Board of Supervisors approved a pledge to adopt a roadway safety action plan, accepted a federal-aid agreement for a bridge project and voted on a series of routine claims and contracts during their meeting.","actionData","errors"]

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Worth County reviews water-tower upgrades, ARPA funding options and water-testing follow-up

Supervisors direct staff to investigate conflicting maps and possible buried tile in Pat Raffo area

Worth County discusses $5.45 million office and secondary-roads projects, moves to final design and bidding

Worth County supervisors approve safety-plan pledge, federal bridge agreement and routine claims