Council approves $19.05 million work package for Purdum Sewer Trunk extension

The City Council voted to authorize a work package amendment to the construction manager/general contractor agreement with M.C. K.R.C. Joint Venture LLC for the Purdum Sewer Trunk Project extension (Treeline Avenue to Prescott Lane) in an amount not to exceed $19,047,947.21.

Mayor Debbie Kling opened the item and staff summarized scope and funding; a councilmember asked whether foregone tax proceeds previously discussed would be used. Finance staff explained that foregone amounts had multiple components (one‑time capital and an operational portion) and that some budgeted capital costs were recorded in FY25 for work that would be performed in FY26. The council proceeded to a roll‑call vote; the city recorded five in favor and one opposed.

Roll call (as recorded at meeting)

The transcript records the following roll‑call sequence for this item: Rodriguez — No; Jangula — Yes; Hammerfield — Yes; Griffin — Yes; Mills — Yes; Reynolds — Yes. The clerk announced "5 in favor, 1 opposed; Motion carries." (Transcript roll call block 01:03:30)

Budget and timing

Staff indicated project costs are funded through the sewer capital program; some capital outlays budgeted in FY25 will be spent in FY26 because of construction timing. City finance staff noted that the $1.2 million capital foregone was a one‑time use and does not remain on the tax roll as an ongoing levy.

Why this matters

The Purdum Sewer Trunk extension is a major utility project that extends trunk sewer capacity in the Treeline–Prescott corridor. The approved work package will fund engineering and construction activities necessary to move the project forward.