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Carmel council approves storm‑drain change order, agrees to county cost‑share for Ocean Avenue repair
Summary
At a June 2 special meeting the Carmel-by-the-Sea City Council adopted the consent agenda including a $95,190.57 amendment to the Coastal Paving storm‑drain contract and a cost‑sharing agreement with Monterey County for Ocean Avenue work. Council and neighbors discussed unforeseen underground utilities, pavement condition and short‑term patching.
The Carmel‑by‑the‑Sea City Council voted unanimously Monday to adopt a consent agenda that included an amendment to a storm‑drain construction contract and a cost‑sharing agreement with Monterey County for pavement rehabilitation on Ocean Avenue.
The items approved included amendment No. 1 to the construction contract with Coastal Paving & Excavation, Inc., adding $95,190.57 for extra work on the storm‑drain repairs, and a cost‑sharing agreement tied to a county paving project on Ocean Avenue that city staff said will be reimbursable to Carmel. The council adopted the consent package on a roll‑call vote with all five members voting yes.
The change order prompted questions from council members about several unplanned costs that appeared after…
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