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Public Works committee approves engineering agreements for Grove, Muzzy and Ammon street projects
Summary
The committee approved engineering services agreements for multi‑street projects (Grove, Muzzy and Ammon), including design work needed to apply for state loan programs; motions carried at committee and will be forwarded to council.
The Public Works Committee approved March 24 engineering services agreements with the selected engineering firm to begin design work for upcoming street projects, including Grove Street and the Muzzy/Ammon area.
Staff explained the task orders and fees: Grove Street design was quoted at $57,985 with an additional $8,000 estimated to prepare Safe Drinking Water and Clean Water loan applications; the Muzzy/Ammon project was quoted at $49,450 plus $8,000 for loan application preparation. Staff said engineering work must begin now so the city can apply for state loan programs next year.
A committee member moved to approve selecting Kunkle (the named engineering firm in the packet) for design and engineering services and to forward the contract to council. The motion carried by recorded voice vote: Alderperson Smith, Alderperson Baker and Alderperson Schmidt voted "Aye" when roll call was taken and the motion passed.
Why it matters: authorizing engineering design allows the city to enter the project delivery schedule and pursue state loan funding; early design work is required before grant or loan applications can be submitted.
What happens next: staff will finalize task orders with the engineer, submit the loan applications tied to Grove and Muzzy/Ammon projects, and bring contract approvals to council for final authorization and budgeting.
