Pasco council approves $710,000 reconciliation credit on Lewis Street Overpass, sets hearings on transportation district and Harris Road vacation
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Summary
The Pasco City Council accepted a final reconciliation change order for the Lewis Street Overpass that results in a $710,000 credit to the project and approved resolutions setting public hearings to consider assuming Transportation Benefit District powers and vacating a Harris Road right of way; the council also approved several routine agreements and transfers.
The Pasco City Council on Tuesday approved a reconciliation change order for the Lewis Street Overpass that staff said reduces the city’s final payment obligations by $710,000 and carried several procedural resolutions setting upcoming public hearings.
City engineering consultant Michael Ullman of HLA Engineering described change order No. 58 as a final reconciliation: "The reconciliation change order is typically part of the final stages of project closeout," he said, explaining unit-price quantities are measured and adjusted during closeout. City staff clarified the change order is a credit for $710,000.
The mayor pro tem moved to approve Resolution No. 4722 authorizing the city manager to execute change order No. 58 to the construction contract with Cable Cascade Bridge LLC; the motion was seconded and carried by voice vote.
Why it matters: the reconciliation reduces the city’s net payables on a large infrastructure project and moves the project toward final acceptance and closeout, affecting the Public Works budget and contractor reconciliation.
Other council actions: the council voted to set a public hearing on the city’s intention to assume the powers of the Pasco Transportation Benefit District (Resolution No. 4723). Deputy City Manager Sigdell told the council that assuming the district’s powers would streamline operations because the council already comprises the district board; the resolution sets a hearing under chapter 36.74 RCW. Council also set a May 4, 2026, public hearing to consider vacating a portion of Harris Road (Resolution No. 4726). Deputy City Manager Sigdell said the vacation would not create landlocked parcels and that existing utilities would retain easements.
Other approved items included Resolution No. 4724 authorizing limited alcohol use at Memorial Park for the 2026 Bridal Festival (a beer garden exception) and Resolution No. 4725 authorizing the city manager to execute an irrigation utility transfer agreement with SG Irrigation Services LLC to move customers from a private irrigation utility into the city irrigation system; staff said connection fees and in-lieu water-rights fees will be enforced as required by the agreement.
Record and procedure on Madison Park appeal: after returning from executive session, City Attorney Daniel asked council to define the evidentiary record for the Madison Park final plat appeal. Council voted to allow appellants’ appendices and exhibits to be included in the record, declined to require production of unredacted emails between staff and the city attorney, and approved the addition of infrastructure-related improvement documents proposed by both parties.
What’s next: the council set dates for the public hearings noted above and staff said the Lewis Street Overpass project is expected to reach project acceptance within the next few months. The council closed the meeting after a brief packet of routine reports and community announcements.
