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Council approves 7th amendment to trail design contract to account for utility and wetland issues
Summary
The council approved a 7th amendment to the Progressive AE trail design contract to accommodate Consumers Energy routing, lighting requirements tied to a GM easement, EGLE wetland-permit changes and a storm-sewer redesign prompted by an unshown gas main.
The Wyoming City Council approved the 7th amendment to a trail design contract with Progressive AE at its Dec. 2 meeting to resolve design changes tied to utility and environmental constraints.
City staff explained the amendment covers multiple technical changes: the non-motorized trail alignment will cross Consumers Energy property and Consumers requested modifications to the route; the east–south portion of the trail adjacent to General Motors property must be lit to satisfy an easement requirement from GM; Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) required changes to the design in order to issue a wetland permit; and a previously unshown gas main created a conflict that required redesigning storm sewer on Hook Avenue.
Staff also said the city is coordinating with Consumers Energy on burying overhead power lines for phase 2 of the trail (the segment from Michael de Hoop to Clyde Park) and performing additional topographic work near the Weller site where the trail passes.
Motion to approve and authorize the city manager to sign the 7th amendment was made by Councilmember de Kroger and supported by Posler; the roll call recorded support from council members and the resolution passed.
City staff characterized the amendment as necessary to keep the project moving under changing site and permitting conditions. The contract amendment funds additional design and coordination work but does not itself authorize construction contracts.
