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Westminster reassigns water-project savings, approves reclaimed-water contracts while remaining in drought watch
Summary
City remains in drought watch and urged voluntary outdoor water reductions; council authorized a $689,247 reallocation to a reclaimed-water delivery structure for Legacy Ridge and approved related engineering and construction contract amendments totaling up to $951,721.
Westminster officials urged residents to curtail outdoor water use and approved several water-related actions at their June 8 meeting.
City Manager Andrews confirmed the city remains in drought watch, noting Clear Creek flows are at roughly 25% of typical levels; Andrews urged voluntary outdoor reductions to avoid Stage 1 mandatory restrictions.
On the agenda, council authorized reallocation of $689,247 in savings from the Northridge storage tank replacement project to fund the reclaimed-water delivery structure for the Legacy Ridge Golf Course project. City Engineer John Burke said the project has been budgeted and that the funds are utility-fund dollars, not general-fund revenue.
Council also authorized a contract amendment with Stantec Consulting Services Inc. for final engineering, increasing the contract from $505,353 to $602,382, and approved a construction contract with Mid City Corporation for $865,201 plus contingency for a total not to exceed $951,721. Staff said reclaimed water reuse will allow the city to recover approximately 11 acre-feet of water (about $500,000 in water-value terms) and expand the reclaimed system into Legacy Ridge.
Council voted unanimously on the reallocation and both contract approvals.
Next steps: staff to execute contract amendments and proceed with construction; city will continue drought monitoring and outreach to residents and businesses.
