Needles council approves Well 11 change order, forms ballot‑measure ad hoc committee and OKs audit agreement
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Summary
Council approved a $69,394.32 change order and notice of completion for the Well 11 treatment facility, appointed an ad hoc committee to study potential November ballot measures, and authorized an updated sales and use tax audit agreement and a delegate to the regional housing trust.
The Needles City Council approved a change order and notice of completion for the Well 11 treatment facility and took several administrative actions during its regular meeting.
City staff recommended approval of Change Order No. 3 to the design‑build contract with Pacific HydroCheck Corporation for the Well 11 treatment facility, noting the work addressed issues encountered when commissioning the plant (including motor replacement) and that the State inspected the facility. Staff stated the change order increases the contract by $69,394.32, with a final contract amount presented at the meeting as $6,330,480.22. The council moved, seconded, and approved the change order and the notice of completion by roll call.
The council also appointed three members to an ad hoc committee to evaluate potential measures for the November ballot. The city manager said staff will research options (including a road repair bond and mayoral stipend proposals), work with consultants, present findings to the ad hoc committee, and then return recommendations to the full council for direction.
Separately, the council authorized the city manager to execute an updated agreement with Hinderliter, de Lamas & Associates (HDL) for sales and use tax audit and information services. Staff said the updated contract (dating back to 2015 for Needles) improves the city’s ability to understand local sales tax sources, carries a modest monthly increase and a CPI adjustment; staff said the information provided is confidential and limited to authorized personnel.
Finally, the council appointed a representative to the San Bernardino Regional Housing Trust JPA to help the city pursue housing funding and regional partnerships. The meeting record shows each of these agenda items was opened for public comment (none for the audit item), moved, seconded, and approved by roll call vote.
No items were tabled or continued; meeting minutes show staff will follow up with the ad hoc committee and return to council with analysis and recommended next steps.
