Council reviews pipe deliveries, reservoir extension and adds Covecrest storm-drain to FEMA/BRIC conversation

City project staff updated the council on several ongoing public-works projects and a proposed addition to a federal grant application.

Project manager (S8) said the spring-line pipe purchase is about one-third delivered ("about 300,000 of pipe" as reported in the meeting), and that the reservoir project secured a time extension to May 27, 2027. He said work on pickleball courts continues, but that temporary fence breaches and player access into construction areas may force a short-term closure if the safety issues persist. On Pioneer Park, staff described plans to remove a failing wall and nearby trees whose roots are compromising the structure.

To strengthen a FEMA BRIC (BRIC/mitigation) application for detention improvements in the Mead's Wash area, staff proposed adding design work for the Covecrest storm-drain (a project feature at the lower end of the drainage basin). Staff said adding Covecrest design to the BRIC packet would increase the overall project scope and cost by roughly $1 million but that the city’s share would be about 25% of that added work.

Council discussed sequencing construction (repairing water lines while roads are open for the culvert work), funding options including CIB loans, and the importance of reaching 90% design completeness to avoid weakening the grant application.

Next steps: staff will include Covecrest in the BRIC packet and pursue design to the required level, advertise for pipeline contractors and continue public information ahead of any significant park-wall removals.