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Arkansas City approves $30,600 design contract for West Kansas Avenue waterline improvements
Summary
The commission approved an engineering design services agreement with Smith and Oaks Inc. not to exceed $30,600 for waterline improvements on West Kansas Avenue. Staff said the first phase covers roughly 1,700 feet and will provide materials specifications and plans for upsizing the line.
The Arkansas City Commission approved a resolution to enter into an engineering design services agreement with Smith and Oaks Inc. for the West Kansas Avenue waterline improvements project at a cost not to exceed $30,600.
City staff described the project as the first step in upgrading a portion of the system, covering West Kansas from 20th Street toward the park shop. Staff said the initial area covers roughly 1,700 feet and will produce plans, materials lists and crew specifications required for construction and for compliance with Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE/KTH) requirements when upsizing or installing a new line.
During discussion staff said the project was selected in part because the section is accessible and provides a useful training opportunity for city crews. Staff described the existing line as aging and noted the intent to increase capacity and add hydrants in the area.
There was inconsistent phrasing during the discussion about the target pipe size: one staff comment described "upgrading that line to 4 inch," while another later remark said the project would replace a 2-inch line with a 6-inch line. The motion adopted the design agreement; commissioners approved the contract by voice vote.
The resolution directs staff to proceed with the design contract and confirms the item was budgeted.
