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Daniel council hears Storm Haven master plan pitch; engineers report Southfield Road waterline progress
Summary
Consultant presented a Storm Haven water master-plan scope and budget; town staff reported a Southfield Road waterline design is complete, one bidder remains after scope reduction, and staff asked council to approve remaining engineering fees and to continue funding discussions via impact-fee and state SRF options.
The Daniel Town Council received a presentation on a proposed Storm Haven Water Master Plan and an update on the Southfield Road waterline project at its Dec. 1 meeting.
Engineer Matt (introduced at the meeting) outlined a scope that would create hydraulic models for the Daniel municipal and Stormhaven systems, assess feasibility of regionalizing the systems, identify capital improvements (tanks, wells, distribution), and support funding applications to agencies such as the State Revolving Fund and CDBG. Matt estimated the capital facilities plan cost at about $45,000 and a schedule near seven months; he also recommended starting funding discussions with the State Revolving Fund for favorable planning terms.
Town planner/engineer Eric reported design work for the Southfield Road waterline has been completed and the project was put out to bid. One bidder was disqualified for not following bid rules and the remaining qualified bid exceeded initial estimates; staff reduced scope (eliminating a proposed loop) to lower cost. Eric said the town had paid roughly half of the engineering invoice and that about $5,798 remained in design-related hourly fees; construction is anticipated in spring depending on funding and contractor scheduling.
Council members discussed impact fees as a funding source for the town'funded portion of the work and asked for the bid and scope details; staff agreed to share the bids and continued scope information. The council then moved to approve the outstanding portion of the engineering contract for work already completed (design/engineering oversight) and to continue negotiations with the qualified contractor for construction timing and final price. The item remains contingent on final negotiated construction scope and funding.
Why it matters: The master plan and waterline work affect system reliability, fire protection (hydrant placement), and development capacity. Projects listed in the town's capital plan factor into impact-fee eligibility and grant competitiveness.
What happens next: Staff will provide bid documents and updated cost estimates; the council directed staff to continue discussions with funding agencies and to return with final contract documents and a construction plan.
