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City staff: design error caused puddling at Third and Ida; fix will add catch basin and rebuild ADA ramp
Summary
Public works staff said recent street work at Third and Ida produced puddling caused by a design omission; the remedy will excavate a corner, install a second catch basin tied to the system and rebuild an ADA ramp, with a rough estimate of about $20,000 and procurement via three informal quotes.
City staff reported that a design error in a recent street improvement project produced significant puddling at the southwest corner of Third and Ida. Public works staff said the contractor built to the design and that the fix will require excavating the corner, installing a second catch basin and piping it to the existing system, which will necessitate removing and reconstructing a newly installed ADA ramp.
Staff estimated the repair could cost roughly $20,000, noted that procurement for work under the local threshold requires three informal quotes, and said timing would depend on weather; staff indicated they would inspect the location again during upcoming heavy rain to confirm the scope.
Councilors pressed for clarity on whether both sides of the street were affected and whether the problem resulted from a missed design review; staff said some elements (sidewalk work added after bidding) complicated the contract and that the fix is straightforward but will require rebuilding the ramp and coordinating quotes.
Next steps: Public Works will solicit informal quotes and return with cost details and schedule once the scope is verified and weather permits.
