Daggett County MBA approves $3,719.75 change order for Dutch John water treatment backflow preventer

The Daggett County Municipal Building Authority on Jan. 6 approved Change Order No. 2 for the Dutch John Water Treatment Plant, adding a backflow preventer at a cost of $3,719.75.

The change order was introduced by a Sunrise representative identified in the record as Curtis, who said the device is intended to “separate the chemicals a little bit better when they get put in the pipeline.” Curtis told the board the change had been discussed previously and that the project would retain about $20,236.91 in contingency after the work was added.

Boardmember Speaker 3 moved to approve the change order and Speaker 4 seconded. The motion passed by voice vote.

During discussion, a board member asked whether the invoice would be charged to Community Impact Board (CIB) funds or the drinking-water fund; Curtis said he believed CIB funding applied but that he would confirm with Brian. Speaker 3 asked that the funding source be made explicit on the invoice when it is submitted.

The board also clarified procedural expectations for change orders and supporting documents: the clerk requested unsigned drafts by Thursday at noon so they can be included on the Tuesday agenda and the signed original after approval so the clerk can keep an official record.

The authority did not set a separate timeline for completing the backflow installation during the meeting; the change directive was approved to allow the contractor to order the part and proceed when scheduled.