Port Washington approves Stantec task order to advance Valley Creek to 90% design

The Port Washington Board of Public Works voted to approve a task order with Stantec to advance the Valley Creek Corridor project from 30% to 90% design.

Staff said the project is funded through grants from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and Wisconsin Coastal Management via the bipartisan infrastructure law, totaling roughly $1.5 million, and that the city’s share is being covered with in-kind services rather than a direct cash payment. Stantec staff present at the meeting identified the 90% design milestone as the next key deliverable and indicated a target completion date around June 1.

Board members asked whether the task order or schedule raised any city expenses; staff reiterated that the current task order fits within an existing master services agreement and represented no additional monetary obligation for the city. Sarah Majeras of Stantec attended the meeting to answer technical questions and review the scope.

Alderman Miller moved to approve the task order; Mr. Sudendorf seconded. The motion carried by voice vote.

Next steps identified by staff include Stantec completing the 60–90% design milestones, circulating final documents for review, and returning to the board if scope or budgetary changes are required.