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Council approves $1.19 million contingency increase for 20th Avenue South project after utility delays
Summary
The Des Moines City Council approved a significant contingency increase for the 20th Avenue South improvement project to cover delays and added costs tied to utility relocations; staff said the city will pursue reimbursement from Puget Sound Energy.
The Des Moines City Council voted to increase the construction contingency for the 20th Avenue South improvement project by $1,185,080 to cover delays and additional costs caused primarily by utility relocation conflicts. Council also directed staff to bring a budget amendment to incorporate the change into the city’s capital plan and 2025 budget.
Project background: The 20th Avenue South improvement project (segment 2) reconstructs the roadway between South 214th Street and 203rd/Third Street, adding a two-way left-turn lane, bike lanes, curb, gutter and sidewalks. Staff and engineers told the…
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