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City updates water-line project, says Wilson & Company PO needs $1.4 million more
Summary
City officials said construction is underway on a major water-line replacement and that design/construction-management work with Wilson & Company requires a $1.4 million purchase-order increase after earlier grant funds were exhausted.
City Manager Whitehead told the commission that the city’s first water project is under construction along 8th Street and crews have already identified and isolated valves after an early water-line break. Whitehead said the project team has tested valves to preserve school service during shutdowns and is coordinating with contractors and schools to limit disruptions.
Whitehead said the design and construction-management contract with Wilson & Company was originally funded in part by a $1.6 million grant but those funds are exhausted. "We have to move into the critical water application to get the next set of funds," he said, adding that the purchase order will need to be increased by $1.4 million to finish remaining design and construction management work.
Commissioners discussed project cost estimates. One participant reminded the body that the original estimate for the portion of town was about $21 million and that current remaining costs appear to be "just under $18 million" or about $17 million based on recent quotes; staff said the existing funds should cover the planned work and that prices have moved since the 2021 estimate.
Whitehead said the PO increase is not a change in project scope and that the contract has already been let; he stood for questions after the update. Commissioners asked operational questions about valves, school coordination and contingency plans; staff described steps to improve resident notification and rapid valve isolation.
No formal action on a contract amendment was recorded on the transcript during the update; the report was presented as an informational item and staff said they will pursue the next funding application.
Next steps: staff will continue construction oversight, pursue the critical-water funding application, and return to the commission with formal procurement or budget adjustments if required.
