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Council approves first amendment to Salal Water supply agreement; staff warns of timing and cost risks
Summary
The council authorized Amendment No. 1 to the wholesale water supply agreement with Salal Water Association to extend contract dates; staff warned possible additional costs if Salal’s intertie completion slips and the city must purchase more water from Seattle Public Utilities.
The North Bend City Council authorized the first amendment to the wholesale water supply agreement with Salal Water Association by a unanimous vote.
Public works staff member Rigos summarized the amendment as an extension of deadlines tied to two intertie projects included in the 2023 agreement: the Boxley Creek intertie (about 98% complete) and the larger North Bend Way intertie for shared domestic supply. Rigos said the amendment extends the agreement date from June 30, 2025, to September 30, 2025.
Rigos told council Salal expects substantial completion of construction…
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