Evansville utility board approves $45,600 land payment, contract amendments for water projects

The City of Evansville Water and Sewer Utility Board on Aug. 5 approved a $45,600 just‑compensation payment for a parcel needed for the Eagles lift station relocation and several contract adjustments for ongoing water and sewer projects, the board said during its meeting at the Sunrise Pump Station.

The approvals included a statement of the basis for just compensation for “partial number 7” of the Eagles lift station replacement and force‑main completion (project U1078); a final change order reducing BNB Inc.’s contract by $3,563 for the Forest and Walker water relocation (U1254); and Amendment 1B, a $75,000 increase to United Consulting for additional design work on the Lloyd Expressway water main relocations (U1216). The board also adopted the consent agenda, which included payroll, vouchers and administrative items.

The Eagles project parcel is near 6000 Old Boonville Highway in front of the Eagles Club. The board record notes the acquisition would be for 0.336 acres of fee simple ownership and 0.106 acres of permanent easement. “According to Indiana code 36‑1‑10.5 for property valued in excess of $25,000 2 appraisals are required, and the political subdivision cannot offer more than the average of those 2 appraisals,” a board presenter said; that formula set the statement of basis for just compensation at $45,600 for the parcel. The purchase is intended to locate the relocated Eagles lift station on property currently used for part of the Eagles Club grounds; the board voted to approve the statement of basis for just compensation.

The board approved change order No. 1 to BNB Inc. as a final adjustment to the construction contract for the Forest and Walker water relocation project (U1254). Jennifer Kane, staff member, told the board the change order reflects final adjustments based on “the actual quantities used in the field.” Kane said, “The primary source of decrease was the reduced quantity of pavement restoration. And with that, I recommend approval of change order number 1 at the amount stated.” The change reduces the contract by $3,563; the board voted to approve the change order.

The board also approved Amendment 1B to United Consulting, a $75,000 amendment to cover additional design tasks for the Lloyd Expressway relocations (U1216). Kane said the amendment adds work that was not clearly identified in earlier amendments after the storm‑sewer details tied to the Indiana Department of Transportation’s Lloyd Expressway project were finalized. The additional design scope includes replacement and relocation of approximately 800 linear feet of water main and roughly 300 linear feet of water service connections within the Saint Joe Avenue corridor and Barker Avenue. Board members asked whether the work identified as part of the Lloyd4U project would be reimbursed by the state; staff said they had already discussed the amendments with state representatives but did not specify final reimbursement terms during the meeting. The board voted to approve Amendment 1B.

The consent agenda passed without discussion. Items listed on the consent agenda included minutes of the utility board meeting of Aug. 5, 2025; payroll for the weeks ending Aug. 3 ($195,223.19) and Aug. 10 ($462,410.39); accounts payable vouchers registered Aug. 19, 2025; pay request Appendix A for August 2025; approval of a vehicle lease buyout for two vehicles; consent to easement for a CenterPoint (Walmart) installation at 3430 Taylor Avenue; and approval of a German American Easy Business Card Management Participation Form. Each consent item was bundled in a single motion and approved by voice vote.

Board members indicated no additional business. The board’s next meeting was set for Sept. 2 at 3 p.m. at the Sunrise Pump Station, and the meeting was adjourned.