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Council Authorizes $1.12 Million Design Contract for Catherine Creek Bridge
Summary
The Lake Stevens City Council authorized a $1,121,071 professional services agreement with David Evans and Associates for design and permitting of the Catherine Creek Bridge replacement; council members discussed scope, budget and an estimated $5.5 million construction cost.
Acting Mayor Kim Shipman presided as the Lake Stevens City Council authorized a professional services agreement of $1,121,071 with David Evans and Associates Inc. for design and permitting of the Catherine Creek Bridge replacement project.
City Engineer Kim Klinkers told the council the 2025 budget includes $1,131,000 for design work and that the city expects to complete an alternatives analysis this year to refine construction costs. Klinkers said staff’s current construction estimate is roughly $5,500,000 for the full project, including stream mitigation, roadway realignment and pedestrian improvements.
The contract in the council packet covers survey work and preliminary design. “The current scope of the project is to replace the deteriorating bridge, but also … do mitigation with the stream and enhance plantings, and we want to realign the road,” Klinkers said. She told council the project received a $911,000 Public Works Board loan and that the city included a small match in this year’s budget.
Council Member Daughtry moved to authorize the mayor to sign the agreement; Council Member Peters Hagen seconded. The motion passed on a voice vote.
During discussion, council members asked whether the $5.5 million estimate includes all related work. Klinkers replied that the estimate covers “all of the construction project currently,” including special inspection and construction management. Klinkers also said the replacement will be slightly longer and higher than the existing span to improve eligibility for federal funding and will be built to carry heavy equipment to serve the city’s industrial area.
Council members asked about pedestrian access; Klinkers said the alternatives analysis will consider at least one sidewalk and that the project team will report back at the 30% design milestone with recommended elements and updated cost projections. The city will refine the construction estimate during the 2026 budget process.
The council voted to approve the professional services agreement and directed staff to return with updated design milestones and cost estimates as the work proceeds.
