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Council to forward ordinance approving purchase of stream mitigation credits for Foxcrest culvert project
Summary
Engineering staff told the council the Foxcrest culvert design change saved about $150,000 overall but requires purchase of stream mitigation credits that increase project costs by about $36,000; the council voted to send an ordinance to the full council.
The city will send an ordinance to the council to approve purchase of stream mitigation credits for the Foxcrest culvert project after engineering staff said switching from a bridge to a double-box culvert saved roughly $150,000 but requires mitigation credits that will cost about $36,000, council members heard May 5.
Why it matters: The Corps of Engineers permit for the culvert requires stream mitigation credits to offset impacts caused by the project. Staff told the workshop that switching from a bridge to culvert produced savings but did not eliminate the mitigation obligation.
Engineering staff said initial estimates put the mitigation at about $25,000, but procurement of available credits will cost around $36,000. Staff also noted limited availability of mitigation banks in the area and that the vendor being used was the only one with credits available at this time. Councilmember Patke moved and Councilmember Briggs seconded a motion to send the ordinance to the regular council meeting; the motion passed by voice vote.
Ending: The ordinance will be placed on the council agenda for final consideration, and staff will return with contract documents and vendor details as required for the purchase.
