[{"_1":2,"_99":-5,"_100":-5},"loaderData",{"_3":4,"_26":27},"root",{"_5":6,"_17":10,"_18":19,"_20":21,"_22":10,"_23":-5,"_24":-5,"_25":10},"user",{"_7":8,"_9":10,"_11":10,"_12":-5,"_13":-5,"_14":15,"_16":-5},"roles",[],"isAuthenticated",false,"isPremium","planName","subscriptionStatus","featureFlags",{},"insightsBudget","isDevelopmentHost","userPreferences",{},"recaptchaSiteKey","6LcvOJcUAAAAAHsB-gPGfGktcRlKpH7OTIU_dMTD","isImpersonating","impersonation","affiliateStatus","isFreedomPortal","routes/v2/article/layout",{"_28":29,"_30":31},"notFound",true,"relatedArticles",[32,75,87],{"_33":34,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":40,"_41":42,"_43":44,"_45":46,"_47":48,"_49":50,"_51":52,"_53":54,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":60,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":66,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},"mediaId",6260536,"mediaKeyId","3130572-7f5e020db0450c1a512e6c6d13bb994e","parentId",3130572,"title","Wenatchee council approves convention-center change order, bridge design supplement, trail contract and several consent items","audioSeconds",347,"startMs",2284000,"endMs",2631000,"viewUrl","/Search/View?dp=1&key=3130572-7f5e020db0450c1a512e6c6d13bb994e&start=2284&end=2631","thumbnailUrl","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3130572-7f5e020db0450c1a512e6c6d13bb994e/thumbnail_2284000.jpg","articleUrl","/articles/6260536/Wenatchee-City/Chelan-County/Washington/Wenatchee-council-approves-convention-center-change-order-bridge-design-supplement-trail-contract-and-several-consent-items","mediaUrl","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6260536-efdcc43694bc58aecfe81392464fbf49/orig.mp4?Expires=1776003566&Signature=hf4nN7R4SVaijp9blDX79jKN8IO30a645pPL6wI84hOBK3Zq5yKznIHjUzyFzWLAasEQJju6F475RoCfqan9kdRQFT~kfN34Wb~yNe1rnLb5V6aGzxPJrDM49Ga7EZo86dtkm~GKX0UWJkxu95AhDokUkbTleVIjnFfeprIBEQ-h2k~yzsdvRyM1733geExk8u6bF3jaVLyAXX0RJtG-k7yEBb4HbIqoYTdvKqL85S~wvPUaJ2aSDfmCnx73yH8DlGJLhvU~PLRxGAEtyUfRXrJHkHgUY3Qscx2sR2b4~TMflIxdR0YNvpqUzkuwvYNJP9dGzBjFfCq4y0pDvh6lVw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","author","Wenatchee City, WA","date","2025-04-26T08:33:56.187Z","article","The Wenatchee City Council approved a package of construction and administrative items that included a change order for the convention center expansion, a design supplement for a canal bridge, a contract for a shared‑use trail and routine consent items.

Alyssa Schafer, facilities manager, asked the council to approve Change Order No. 10 to Absher Construction Company for the Wenatchee Convention Center expansion. Schafer said the largest component—about 47% of the change order—updates AV and lighting control integration between the existing ballroom and the expansion so the systems operate as one. With approval of the change order, the total amount of all change orders to date will represent less than 3% of the original contract value. Councilmember Hornby moved approval; Councilmember Seaton seconded. The motion passed; Councilmember Harrell did not vote on the item.

Harry Sharma, project engineer, presented Supplement No. 2 for City Project 2213 (Millardale Avenue irrigation canal bridge) to add design work for canal channelization and utility crossing upgrades per Wenatchee Reclamation District specifications. Sharma said preliminary engineering fees in the packet total $117,024.52 and that rough order‑of‑magnitude utility estimates were presented for budgeting: approximately $200,000 for water main (Fund 401), $550,000 for sewer main and $1,451,000 for storm main. Sharma said those numbers will be refined at 30% design and that some utility costs may be eligible for participation under the federal local bridge program. Councilmember Rosina moved the budget amendment and execution of the supplement; Councilmember Hornby seconded and the motion carried.

Charlotte Mitchell, senior project engineer, described a North Wenatchee Avenue shared‑use trail project between Walnut Street and Maiden Lane funded by a Washington State Department of Transportation pedestrian and bicycle safety grant. The council selected Jacobs to provide design and right‑of‑way services for City Project 2318; Councilmember Hornby moved approval and Councilmember Navarro Gomez seconded. The motion passed pending WSDOT concurrence.

On consent, the council approved final voucher and acceptance of work by Elite Contracting Company Inc. (DBA Elite Electric) for the 2024 damaged luminaire replacement project, City Project SW2202, and authorized the city administrator to sign the final contract voucher. The council also approved a one‑year lease with Craft and Moore Associates — a local 501(c)(3) that provides vocational assistance for adults with special needs — for approximately 595 square feet in City Hall, with minimal parking impacts and appointment‑based client coordination.

Votes at a glance

- Change Order No. 10 (Absher Construction) — Mover: Councilmember Hornby; Second: Councilmember Seaton; Outcome: Passed (Councilmember Harrell did not vote). Details: AV and lighting integration; change orders to date <3% of original contract.
- Budget amendment and Supplement No. 2 (City Project 2213, Millardale Ave irrigation canal bridge) — Mover: Councilmember Rosina; Second: Councilmember Hornby; Outcome: Passed. Details: Preliminary engineering fee $117,024.52; rough utility cost estimates provided.
- Contract with Jacobs (North Wenatchee Ave shared‑use trail, City Project 2318) — Mover: Councilmember Hornby; Second: Councilmember Navarro Gomez; Outcome: Passed (pending WSDOT concurrence).
- Consent: Accept work and authorize final voucher for Elite Contracting Company Inc. (DBA Elite Electric), City Project SW2202 — Outcome: Passed.
- Lease: Authorize City Administrator to negotiate and sign lease with Craft and Moore Associates (~595 sq ft at 301 Yakima St, Suite 205) — Outcome: Passed.

Ending

Staff said they will refine cost estimates as design advances and continue community outreach for impacted homeowners and businesses; council members expressed appreciation for staff coordination on multiple infrastructure projects.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Wenatchee City Council - 04/24/2025","oneSentenceSummary","The council approved Change Order No. 10 to Absher Construction for convention center AV integration, authorized a design supplement for the Millardale Avenue canal bridge, awarded a Jacobs contract for a shared‑use trail, approved lease and final voucher items, and appointed ballot pro/con committee members.","taxTitle","Wenatchee City, Chelan County, Washington","taxId",5120,"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},6260540,"Council approves $6.44 million Jacobs supplement for Confluence Parkway construction oversight",239,3037000,3276000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3130572-7f5e020db0450c1a512e6c6d13bb994e&start=3037&end=3276","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3130572-7f5e020db0450c1a512e6c6d13bb994e/thumbnail_3037000.jpg","/articles/6260540/Wenatchee-City/Chelan-County/Washington/Council-approves-644-million-Jacobs-supplement-for-Confluence-Parkway-construction-oversight","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6260540-e7ae679b3f7fd5ce12afbd27bdcc0b72/orig.mp4?Expires=1776003566&Signature=W6aV6WxLXVoHwErelRoCodymjc6mvORWieFQRQuYDIrWmiExyCJMM5CrC70UGaifX6-8tXrKWFcGXKxF9d1WWMfbHwF3DvAN9TQ83t4zZu629ua4uJFDdA4BOKrlJUvxHuTF0IEKb7VGIcXWq7vFInuw5ViElkHKJHR99LoI~aSWPBwpuBCOh-T8VRi74s42izc7~tc6MZBPPQyVQM6zlnkIZXNvuu3Hjq-baIKihTrodfyFcrXDHsEQBKPDxQeUzfioChGxDCxydFU3xkeDMVspLVaOPDrwFgK2Tj2iSeGsRTRpsDe4F8Cc28o9VY9wI7g~K9YbCpY1don076oBiQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Wenatchee City Council authorized Supplement No. 5 to the consultant agreement with Jacobs Project Management Company, increasing the contract maximum by $6,437,500 to provide construction oversight and verification services during Confluence Parkway Phase 1.

Tom Wachholder, the city’s public works director, told the council Jacobs has served as the city’s owner adviser and that the supplement covers services during construction including site inspection, quality control and assurance, cultural resources monitoring and evaluation of signal timing to mitigate traffic impacts caused by detours.

Wachholder said the $6,437,500 increase is within the existing project budget and that the owner‑adviser fee — at about 12.7% of the overall contract amount — is below typical benchmarks for similar projects. He credited city engineer Jake Lewing and Jacobs staff for their work during the progressive design‑build process.

Councilmember Atkinson moved to authorize execution of Supplement No. 5; Councilmember Herald seconded the motion. The council approved the supplement on a voice vote.

Contractors working on Confluence Parkway also praised city staff’s coordination. Wachholder told the council he shared the contractor’s compliment to city staff and asked that the praise be passed along.

Ending

Council direction included continuing close coordination among Jacobs, the city and the contractor during construction. Staff said Jacobs would assist with adjustments to traffic signal timing as work proceeds to reduce congestion and maintain access.","The council authorized Supplement No. 5 to Jacobs Project Management Company's agreement to provide construction oversight and verification services for Confluence Parkway Phase 1, increasing the owner-adviser not‑to‑exceed amount by $6,437,500; staff said the change fits within the existing project budget.",{"_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},6260545,"Wenatchee council sends 0.2% sales-tax measure for streets to August ballot after debate over transparency and revenue",2137,1400000,3537000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3130572-7f5e020db0450c1a512e6c6d13bb994e&start=1400&end=3537","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3130572-7f5e020db0450c1a512e6c6d13bb994e/thumbnail_1400000.jpg","/articles/6260545/Wenatchee-City/Chelan-County/Washington/Wenatchee-council-sends-02-sales-tax-measure-for-streets-to-August-ballot-after-debate-over-transparency-and-revenue","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6260545-bbf3fb77b9431cd34b8e5452ef642036/orig.mp4?Expires=1776003566&Signature=gWE2lw-jyUnFJllYD0fu9iqsd7Tor-5Uj8ZqJPTuqF4u4Lfiu0Aq4iBt4Ne~7ooxD~pERmm83GYZdjoG-uFHciz5JOpzZz5N1p9GZaMvCS4qy2GHfsFjylescrr7l2pejjfF9YYhcumy-Rac8XkbpAMgW4hPGNu0vafQPawvWinQW9UCWzTl-IrGR-DuhXuZJq0Irm7rs6L9-RroMPSVfh~Vchte0Vg5LvOYmBw48K6fvJMaKApk9vb1FUpB8v~qZGjkGBmAyLDpy9pF6IujvykwtTA3wt5LvgCmbq7IXxNTbGMxmDg2dh4vMsI2GwXyHz3LY-LcsUq1LT4kCnRInA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Wenatchee City Council voted to place a ballot proposition before city voters on Aug. 5 asking to impose two‑tenths of 1% in additional sales and use tax for up to 10 years to fund projects in the city’s Transportation Improvement Program, general street maintenance and transportation infrastructure.

City Administrator Laura Gloria told the council the measure would be filed for the August primary and that it is intended to align with the Transportation Benefit District’s purposes. She said the packet’s fiscal estimate showed the additional tax could generate about $4,000,000 per year but later clarified during council questions that each tenth of 1% is expected to bring in roughly $1.5 million, so two tenths would likely yield about $3 million a year.

The item matters because the city’s pavement condition index has fallen in recent years and staff told council members that a new revenue source is needed to maintain and preserve streets at an acceptable level. Gloria said a public workshop is scheduled for May 8 to present pavement data, how funds would be used and outreach plans ahead of the election.

At the meeting, several public commenters urged more financial transparency before asking voters for new revenue. Brian Campbell, a Wenatchee resident, told the council the public needs “honest, transparent, and open discussion of the city's finances” and asked whether money previously dedicated to streets had been diverted to other projects, including Confluence Parkway.

Council members debated timing and process but voted to move the measure forward. Councilmember Rosina moved passage of Resolution No. 2025‑11 to place the measure on the ballot; Councilmember Hornby seconded. The motion carried on a voice vote.

The council also approved Ordinance No. 2025‑02 to remove a fixed dissolution date for the Transportation Benefit District so it will remain in place until TBD debt is retired or its responsibilities are complete. That ordinance change was moved by Councilmember O'Steen and seconded by Councilmember Harrell.

As required under state law, the council adopted Resolution No. 2025‑12 to appoint members to the pro and con committees that will prepare official arguments for and against the proposed measure. The council appointed Mark Miller and Kevin Norte to the pro committee and Garth Donald to the con committee.

The mayor and staff said the city will provide further information to voters, including fact sheets and a workshop on how the revenue would be used. Gloria said the city will confirm the final printing deadline with the auditor’s office in case the council later decides to withdraw the measure.

Votes at a glance

- Ordinance No. 2025‑02 (amend Wenatchee City Code §5.100.070 — TBD dissolution): Mover — Councilmember O'Steen; Second — Councilmember Harrell; Outcome — Passed (voice vote).
- Resolution No. 2025‑11 (place 0.2% sales‑and‑use tax measure on Aug. 5, 2025 ballot): Mover — Councilmember Rosina; Second — Councilmember Hornby; Outcome — Passed (voice vote).
- Resolution No. 2025‑12 (appoint pro/con committee members for the ballot proposition): Mover — Councilmember Hornby; Second — Councilmember Ewer; Outcome — Passed (voice vote).

Ending

Councilmembers said the next steps include a May 8 workshop on pavement condition and an outreach campaign to explain the proposal to voters. Several councilmembers emphasized the value of public input and clearer fiscal detail before the August vote.","The Wenatchee City Council voted to place a two‑tenths‑of‑1% sales‑and‑use tax proposal on the Aug. 5 special primary ballot to fund street maintenance and transportation projects; staff clarified revenue estimates during the meeting and the council appointed pro/con committees.","actionData","errors"]

Article not found

Wenatchee council approves convention-center change order, bridge design supplement, trail contract and several consent items

Council approves $6.44 million Jacobs supplement for Confluence Parkway construction oversight

Wenatchee council sends 0.2% sales-tax measure for streets to August ballot after debate over transparency and revenue