Public Works Committee Approves $8.2M Storm Drainage Project in Johnson County

A live demonstration of an asphalt recycling machine will take place at the Dennis Garrett facility, led by Josh and his team, as part of the Overland Park Public Works Committee meeting. Attendees are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing and closed-toed shoes, with personal protective gear provided.

The meeting also featured a significant discussion on storm drainage improvements. Lauren presented the bid tabulation for a project aimed at enhancing storm drainage from 90 Ninth Terrace to 90 Seventh Terrace. This project, which is the third phase of a four-phase initiative, has been awarded to BF Anderson Builders LLC, the lowest bidder at $8,236,536. The improvements will include replacing the existing concrete channel with a wider and deeper version, constructing a new culvert, and installing additional pipes and inlets. Notably, this project is expected to remove 27 homes from the regulatory floodplain and alleviate street flooding.

However, the project budget has exceeded expectations by $1.5 million due to increased construction costs, staffing changes, and higher-than-anticipated utility relocation expenses. Despite this, the finance department confirmed that sufficient funds are available in the stormwater utility to cover the additional costs. The committee is set to approve the bid tabulation, allowing the project to move forward.