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Council approves sanitary sewer change order after hidden pipe and debris found
Summary
Swisher council approved a $7,613.32 change order and a contractor payout for the sanitary sewer project after crews discovered mixed pipe materials and debris during dewatering; staff said the replacement will also clear the way for a future bridge project and keep the project on its phased schedule.
Council members on July 8 approved a change order and a contractor payout tied to the city's ongoing sanitary sewer rehabilitation.
Engineer staff told the council that when crews dewatered a section under Second Street they discovered a deteriorated combination of reinforced concrete pipe at the ends and corrugated metal pipe in the middle, plus debris and standing water. Rather than leave the mixed, damaged pipe in place, staff recommended full replacement of the pipe under Second Street and related adjustments; they said this also cleared the site for a future bridge project. The council approved change order #2, increasing the DMID Construction contract by $7,613.32.
The meeting also included approval of payout number three to contractor B. Schmid for the project. Council members reviewed the project phasing; staff confirmed phase one and two remain on track with substantial completion targeted for Nov. 15 of this year and remaining work stretching into 2025 as scheduled.
Mayor (title used at meeting) summarized the county coordination around project costs and said Johnson County has finalized its figures; city staff are negotiating the percentage the city will owe and expect more information after two county meetings later in July. The mayor said the county’s process could affect whether the city's share would be less than the previously discussed 10 percent if the county agrees to backdate certain charges.
Councilors voiced few objections to the technical work. Staff noted that replacing the damaged pipe now avoids complications for the later bridge project and should reduce future disruptions. The council approved the change order and the contractor payout by roll call votes.
Next steps: staff will continue coordination with the county on cost allocation and proceed with the contracted work per the amended timeline.
