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Council OKs $275,148 change order to finish water loop for new public safety facility
Summary
Council approved a $275,148 change order to complete a water line loop on the north end of Redmond tied to the new public safety facility; staff said crews located four of five historic casings but could not find one, and completing the loop now is cheaper while boring equipment is onsite.
The Redmond City Council voted to approve a $275,148 change order to complete a water line loop on the north end of the city tied to the construction of the new public safety facility.
"We wanted to complete this loop on the north end of the city," said Devin Lewis, identified in the meeting as chief of police, who presented the item. He told the council crews hoped to use five previously buried conduits or casings discovered on maps, and that crews found four but could not locate one of the five. The missing sleeve requires a longer bore that will be more efficient to do while the contractor's boring equipment is on site.
Lewis framed the work as part of the city's water master plan and as an investment that will both provide water to the new facility and set infrastructure for future development. He said completing the link also improves water movement for conservation and fire-flow capacity.
During council questioning, a member asked whether this was an overrun on the public-safety building; staff clarified it is a recommended change order to take advantage of on-site equipment and is not an overrun. City staff said funds are available in the water fund and budgeted items in the East Side Arterial project could offset the expense.
A council member moved to approve the $275,148 change order and to adjust the guaranteed maximum price to an amount “not to exceed $38,468,453,” authorizing the city manager to sign the change order. The motion was seconded and approved by voice vote; the minutes show councilors signaled "aye" and the motion carried.
Why it matters: City staff said completing the loop now will be substantially cheaper and less disruptive than returning later, and that the link supports both the new facility’s service needs and long-term development objectives on Redmond’s north side.
Next steps: The city manager will sign the change order as authorized and staff will proceed with the bore work while equipment remains on site.
