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Colby (public works staff) presented the request and described the project as a multimodal corridor improvement that filled missing sidewalks, widened existing sidewalks to five feet in places, upgraded curb ramps, added bulb outs for traffic calming and created stormwater treatment features. The contract was awarded to Northwest Cascade Incorporated; most concrete and roadside restoration work is complete and the project is in suspension pending final paving and striping.

Staff said unanticipated items raised the cost risk: Intercity Transit requested route accommodations that led to additional concrete and intersection work at Seventh Avenue, crews encountered buried curb and older monolithic catch basins requiring replacement, and pavement condition deteriorated over the winter. Staff said those issues — plus a worst‑case assessment of base repair needs — drive the request for extra contingency authority. The presenter said full paving and striping remain weather dependent and the contractor expects to complete paving when the paving window opens (April 1) if conditions permit.

Committee members asked questions about bicycle accommodations, drainage, and schedule. Staff responded that bicycle facilities were maintained along existing lanes through the limits and that some segments lack room for a separated bike lane; staff described planned over‑excavation and base repair in spots where subgrade pumping or underground water was observed. The presenter said the additional change‑order authority would be funded through the transportation capital facilities program and that staff is confident the project can be delivered within 20% above the contract amount, but not within the standard 10% change‑order authority.

The committee approved the recommendation to increase change‑order authority and will place the item on the April 1 City Council consent calendar.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Public Works Committee March 20 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The committee recommended increasing change‑order authority from 10% to 20% for the Linwood Avenue sidewalk project to cover unforeseen construction and pavement‑repair costs; staff told the committee paving will occur when weather permits and the additional funds come from the transportation capital fund.","taxTitle","Tumwater, Thurston County, Washington","taxId",70653,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_46":80,"_48":81,"_50":82,"_52":83,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":84,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":85,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6108392,"Committee backs Puget Sound Energy design agreement for Old Highway 99/70 Ninth roundabout",156,1732315,1888320,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2768646-c96fd5b4c0b777c780a179cac1ddc73e&start=1732&end=1888","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2768646-c96fd5b4c0b777c780a179cac1ddc73e/thumbnail_1732315.jpg","/articles/6108392/Tumwater/Thurston-County/Washington/Committee-backs-Puget-Sound-Energy-design-agreement-for-Old-Highway-9970-Ninth-roundabout","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6108392-1a9c86f22496bf81d3cfd08a20787485/orig.mp4?Expires=1771157996&Signature=Jh-0tDjABh1X3kM5znbOL0EWhiSi6dEBgOe54buGV~GDZx6q5B3icqnaC-XF8i8HonzUF91kamt-663lqgbvfGZP1oAJ2dx2Im3yhRIB25Xaey402AS51gFkh0MihrLMzbCDkhGFmBm0pjRr-N2n79QY1Z4-Mil8RKnat-W~WkwC3zf1XX8kbA8~baLwnY-IUJnP1cM1oD16Qbo-Om2u11fOTBG3NOGMwycDg3Ke2rPsoo-L2cr5RGap6Ck4HCBqZf3j30IIJ8R1w8HWf6b7tEXumi6gIkpvHxh~PtKLSyv-WXueY6TMDTb9NdyJXQSYlpTiBFDPpnP6PZoLW3tyqQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of Tumwater Public Works Committee on March 20 recommended the City Council approve a Schedule 74 design agreement with Puget Sound Energy (PSE) to design undergrounding of PSE distribution facilities within the Old Highway 99 and 70 Ninth Avenue roundabout and frontage improvements project.

A PSE design agreement covers preparation of utility plans and a PSE cost estimate; staff told the committee the design agreement establishes PSE’s scope and fee for producing plans. The presenter said PSE will provide a construction cost estimate at the end of design and that the city and PSE will later execute a construction agreement that sets the cost split — described by staff as 60/40 — for the undergrounding work.

The larger project includes a roundabout at Old Highway 99 and 70 Ninth Avenue to support a planned operations and maintenance facility and Trails End Park frontage improvements, plus frontage work on Trails End Drive. Staff said some right‑of‑way negotiations remain with the Port and adjacent property owners before a construction schedule is finalized; the presenter indicated the roundabout portion is expected to proceed in the next construction season, pending those negotiations.

Committee members asked for an update on schedule and confirmed the city’s preference to underground utilities when possible. The committee approved placing the PSE Schedule 74 design agreement on the April 1 City Council consent calendar with a recommendation to approve and authorize the mayor to sign.","The committee recommended approval of a Schedule 74 design agreement with Puget Sound Energy to underground distribution lines for the planned roundabout at Old Highway 99 and 70 Ninth Avenue; construction cost estimates and a 60/40 cost split will be addressed in a later construction agreement.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_46":92,"_48":93,"_50":94,"_52":95,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":96,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":97,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6108399,"Committee forwards acceptance of Palermo drinking‑water facility fence replacement",113,1200355,1313465,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2768646-c96fd5b4c0b777c780a179cac1ddc73e&start=1200&end=1313","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2768646-c96fd5b4c0b777c780a179cac1ddc73e/thumbnail_1200355.jpg","/articles/6108399/Tumwater/Thurston-County/Washington/Committee-forwards-acceptance-of-Palermo-drinkingwater-facility-fence-replacement","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6108399-49c6887830bdfb8e16032d72d4890d1c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771157996&Signature=BEj0PvuWkDJQJDEZSyoCdbcBH6Ospx~KzbLrAJTMDOJ-8mse9fvMQw9rfqPAg290rRYyHsRdRr0TkovdrnLJjDlQ3V1kT0DpRd~DWwbk-A2H6ubCkIFlE0KhvIhf7Bmr5ZygopCO04bWaRlcgmuAFvNxQAcyvsGHmjCVLoZq97uf4hnh9HCP1SkBhx7piz0Py2wlXYGqNQc5x~bMC3bM5y9T8cLwDf3TNzqM1KG2nHe4k7oPF3POi-W8Pm9XznuLT3a9oD48pPXrZwibVCREJc1wbDi3kzhvnJHbqGABI8lseGHb0d6Ok1ef3CtJA7HzP0c69c13QPZ3kuaAuYPfFw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of Tumwater Public Works Committee voted March 20 to forward to the City Council a recommendation to accept the Palermo security fencing replacement project as complete and place the acceptance on the April 1 consent calendar.

Steve (public works staff) presented the project and said it replaced approximately 1,180 feet of perimeter chain‑link fencing that did not meet current drinking‑water security standards, and added access control and monitoring features. He told the committee the project was part of a larger drinking‑water security program that also includes surveillance, locks and other measures.

The committee was informed the project budget was $200,000. The fence contract with West Coast Fence Pros of Grand Mound came in at $162,659.82. Steve said the work included temporary fencing while construction proceeded and that the new fence includes a concrete footing and other features to meet the drinking‑water standard.

Staff also noted the city has used a portion of recent rate increases dedicated to security improvements; those recurring funds are part of the revenue stream used for ongoing water‑facility security work. Committee discussion was limited to brief comments of support; one council member thanked staff and described the work as “much needed.”

The committee approved the staff recommendation by voice vote and will place the acceptance on the April 1 City Council consent calendar with a recommendation to authorize release of the performance bond when state law allows.","The Public Works Committee recommended City Council accept the Palermo security fencing replacement project as complete and place acceptance on the April 1 consent calendar; the project came in under budget at $162,659.82 and included access control and monitoring upgrades.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_46":104,"_48":105,"_50":106,"_52":107,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":108,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":109,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6108402,"Tumwater committee recommends council accept completed water‑resources office at SPSCC",654,59015,713760,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2768646-c96fd5b4c0b777c780a179cac1ddc73e&start=59&end=713","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2768646-c96fd5b4c0b777c780a179cac1ddc73e/thumbnail_59015.jpg","/articles/6108402/Tumwater/Thurston-County/Washington/Tumwater-committee-recommends-council-accept-completed-waterresources-office-at-SPSCC","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6108402-69ae1f84193e944a5b5199b00411263d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771157996&Signature=aCRc4KnpIewMEQexSkLHMqXLM-AMjqiIkADHMVeKIz1jsH7CA3yZbSHsWQOF2vMhSNAblyxCaLYLfxGUoipBzHiQUnToO2RLm7tC5KoG20Y-eeA1SazoYIRN8j3ZZOuy9WpynDnqxrD9IjLnmDr8~tBX0CkMDrUmTVUnpUgBGfkMpV90X~7yzFFSVwMFpVkCBK9foT4em1PIbIJx-T2VFcJQDIDGiD6YUirWqolbAaCCk8gSnEqzqy36tWw40m0BPGFnLjwFdc7KGcE7nUldDx0-680cVSlEsiIVOFM1kqug~Y3o1LamDySkYbeKUHxYYs4Cq6oZL6l1tb4svyTYUA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of Tumwater Public Works Committee voted March 20 to recommend that the City Council accept as complete the tenant improvements for the city’s water‑resources office at South Puget Sound Community College and place the item on the April 1 consent calendar, with a recommendation to authorize release of the performance bond when Washington state law permits.

The improvements created approximately 2,450 square feet of office, classroom and field‑work support space for the city’s water resources program and were presented to the committee by Dan (staff member). Dan said the project was “really a fun project to work on from the beginning,” and described the space as a “living lab” because a creek runs adjacent to the building and the location offers opportunities for student internships and hands‑on education.

The committee was told the city originally approved an overall project budget of $500,000. The presenter said the project finished about $85,000 under that budget and that the total full‑cost project was $415,000. The construction element including tax was reported as $299,738.77; planning, design and permitting were listed at $40,000 and furnishings at $100,000.

Staff said the space provides closer access to the local watershed for field work, supports the city’s stream team and regional environmental‑education partnerships, and creates classroom and internship opportunities coordinated with Tumwater and area school programs. Grant Gilmore (staff) and other team members are developing high‑school and college pathways tied to the facility’s curricula, staff said.

Committee members asked questions about the cost and the educational benefits. One council member said they were “100% behind it” and cited workforce development and internship opportunities as a key benefit; another member praised the finished office and the project management team. The presenter acknowledged project management support from Bonnie (project manager) and consultant Jay Morris and noted reuse of sustainable materials supplied by Windfall Design.

The committee approved the recommended action by voice vote and forwarded the acceptance request to the City Council consent calendar for April 1, 2025.","The City of Tumwater Public Works Committee voted to recommend that the City Council accept completion of tenant improvements for the city’s water‑resources office at South Puget Sound Community College and place the acceptance on the April 1 consent calendar, with authorization to release the performance bond as state law allows.","actionData","errors"]

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