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Council expected to approve up to $45,000 change order to move hydrant for Main Street widening
Summary
Staff recommended approving up to $45,000 to relocate a fire hydrant and install valves as part of a lane-widening project on Main Street (200 North); council discussed timing to do the work before county road construction and noted funding would come from the general fund.
Staff told the council that county-led lane widening on Main Street at 200 North requires the city to move a fire hydrant that now sits in the way and to install a cross and four valves to improve the system’s ability to isolate sections during emergencies.
A committee member summarized the cost history and recommended approving up to $45,000 to cover the additional work and avoid higher costs if done later during the county project: councilors noted earlier estimates varied and that the city has about $31,000 remaining in a related grant; staff said the extra cost would likely come from the general fund because the water budget lacks sufficient funds.
Staff emphasized that doing this work ahead of the county’s larger paving/widening will be less expensive and avoid delays to the contractor; the council discussed procurement options and whether the work could be a change order on an existing contract to avoid re-procurement. The contract and any change order were listed on the upcoming meeting agenda for formal approval.
Why it matters: Utility relocations tied to county road projects are time-sensitive; delaying the work could increase costs and hamper emergency isolation capability. The council signaled support for approving necessary funding and asked staff to include the change order on the consent/contract agenda for approval at the upcoming meeting.
