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Council approves stormwater repairs, change orders and engineering contracts

Newton City Council · March 1, 2026
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Summary

Council approved a $79,200 change order for the 24th Street stormwater replacement (raising construction to $237,000 and total project cost to $288,827.11), adopted a revised intent-to-reimburse, approved an $87,400 engineering contract for 5th Street culvert replacement, and approved an emergency $26,750 culvert repair at Technibilt Drive.

Newton City Council on Jan. 5 approved multiple stormwater actions spanning change orders, engineering contracts and emergency repairs.

Public Works and Utilities Director Dusty Wentz said excavation on the 24th Street stormwater replacement uncovered an additional 45 feet of failed 60‑inch culvert pipe; Change Order 1 for $79,200 raised the construction contract to $237,000. Wentz reported…

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