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Council approves $140,000 additional Calistoga share for Vine Trail amid utility and archaeological delays
Summary
Calistoga agreed April 30 to increase its contribution to the Napa Valley Vine Trail contingency by $140,000 (19% share) after NVTA explained unmarked utilities, wet weather, design issues, contractor claims and extensive archaeological monitoring had raised costs.
The Calistoga City Council on April 30 approved Amendment No. 3 to the funding agreement for the Napa Valley Vine Trail Saint Helena–Calistoga segment, adding $140,000 to the city’s contribution to a $740,000 contingency pool.
Napa Valley Transportation Authority project manager Grant Bailey told the council that construction has encountered unmarked underground utilities, an extended wet season and design conflicts, driving a need for extra contingency. He said the total contingency request is $740,000 split among jurisdictions and partners; Calistoga’s share is 19% (about $140,000). NVTA is…
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