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Hooper council hears near-complete update on 55100 West project; city faces roughly $200,000 net shortfall
Summary
City engineer told the Hooper City Council that the 55100 West reconstruction is about 99% finished but cost increases, change orders and delays left a local shortfall; staff said escrowed developer fees and a potential claim against Rocky Mountain Power will reduce the city’s exposure.
Hooper — Hooper City Council received an update Dec. 5 on the 55100 West roadway project and was told the work is essentially complete but the city may still owe for cost overruns.
Taylor Stocker, the city’s project engineer with JED, told the council “99% of the project is complete” and said the remaining items are largely landscaping and irrigation work contractors defer to spring.
The council heard a breakdown of project finances showing an original project budget of about $6.1 million, with $5.4 million awarded for construction and engineering. Stocker said change orders, extended construction seasons and additional inspection costs produced roughly…
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