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Right-of-way offers proceed for Bethel Phase 1 as sewer trenching defects raise litigation risk
Summary
Staff said first batches of signed right-of-way offers for Bethel Phase 1 are being returned to the city and will come to council for payment approval. Separately, sewer main TV inspection found the main sound but adjacent trench backfill was improperly compacted; the city has put the contractor on notice and may pursue repayment or litigation, and the pavement overlay has been delayed.
City staff told the Port Orchard Transportation Committee that right-of-way outreach for Bethel Phase 1 is underway and initial offer packages are being signed and returned for council payment approval.
"So you signed the first 4 batches of them, it sounds like," Chris Hammer said, and staff confirmed they are preparing to deliver the documents to council for payment authorization.
At the same time, staff reported a contractor-quality issue on a separate sewer/culvert…
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