The Flagstaff City Council voted March 5 to approve Amendment 1 to the Spruce Wash Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) agreement, adding Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) No. 2 and authorizing a related purchase of two parcels for the Killip Inlet phase of the Spruce Wash channel improvements.
City project manager Eli Reisner told council the amendment adds four construction phases including Grandview Phase 2 (roadway work), Linda Vista Crossing (new box culvert and inlet), Linda Vista to Cedar Channel Phase 1 (utility work), and Wedge Phase 2 (utility work). GMP No. 2 is $7.4 million with an owner’s contingency of $185,000; that raises the total contract amount to $10.5 million and adds 180 days to the contract for a combined duration of 1,025 days.
Public works director Scott Overton presented ordinance 2024-05, which the council adopted as the final reading. The ordinance authorizes acquisition of two parcels adjacent to Spruce Wash needed for the Killip Inlet component of the project.
Why it matters: The suite of projects is funded in part by Proposition 441 and other federal and county programs cited in staff materials; project work will largely occur in city right-of-way and public utility and drainage easements. Reisner said no immediate property acquisitions are needed for the GMP No. 2 work, though additional easements and temporary construction easements will be required for some elements as design is finalized.
Community outreach and schedule: Reisner said staff and contractor outreach included 18 council and community meetings and weekly e-newsletters to over 500 subscribers, with an informational project website and hotline. Grandview Phase 2 and Linda Vista Crossing were scheduled to be constructed in 2024 with the goal of completion prior to monsoon season; Wedge Phase 2 utilities work was slated to extend into 2025.
Council action: A motion to approve the contract amendment and associated staff recommendations carried at the meeting. The council also read and adopted ordinance 2024-05 by title to authorize property acquisition for Killip Inlet.
Implementation notes: Staff said some project elements will require additional easements to be finalized as design proceeds.