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Council approves $215,000 amendment for wastewater treatment plant design; CDM Smith contract rises to $2.144M
Summary
Council authorized Amendment No. 1 to the CDM Smith contract for Phase 2 improvements at the wastewater treatment plant in the amount of $215,000, bringing the total maximum contract value to $2,144,719. The amendment covers additional tasks including zoning and environmental analyses tied to grant applications.
The Geneva City Council approved an amendment to the city's professional services agreement with CDM Smith for additional engineering and administrative work tied to Phase 2 improvements at the wastewater treatment plant. The council approved Amendment No. 1 in a 9-1 vote.
Why it matters: The amendment funds additional work required after design development identified items outside the original scope, including tasks to support a special use zoning permit, environmental checklist required for State Revolving Fund or other grant applications, and related administrative activities.
What the amendment covers: CDM Smith requested additional compensation primarily to cover paperwork and analysis related to zoning and stormwater management tied to a reconfigured site and to support grant applications and public-notification tasks. Staff said the amendment will be accommodated within the existing project budget and reflected in any future budget amendment if necessary. CDM Smith's Amendment No. 1 is for $215,000, bringing the contract ceiling to $2,144,719.
Discussion highlights: Alderson Swanson asked specifically about a $15,000 line item for the city special-use permit; CDM Smith's representative said that amount covered both administrative public-notice tasks and stormwater/environmental analyses that accompany a zoning change and certain grant submittals. Several council members requested a written breakdown of additional tasks and cost detail prior to further work.
Vote and next steps: The resolution authorizing the contract amendment passed 9-1. Staff and CDM Smith will provide the requested itemized documentation to council and ensure the additional scope aligns with the SRF/environmental checklist and the city's permit process.
