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Board approves Florence Street change order and forms Flood Mitigation Committee
Summary
Trustees approved a change order for the Florence Street flood‑mitigation contract to raise select curbs and sidewalks (additional funding of $20,000 beyond contingency) and voted to form a seven‑member Flood Mitigation Committee to advise on green infrastructure and joint projects.
The board approved a change order to the Florence Street flood‑mitigation project to raise curbs and sidewalks in targeted locations where CCTV inspection and field measurements found deficient pipe pitch and poor sidewalk/curb conditions contributing to basement flooding.
Staff said the contractor estimated the curb and sidewalk work at $75,000; available contingency left a $20,000 shortfall. An engineer’s memo read to the board explained that raising curb reveal and sidewalk elevation would help keep stormwater in the roadway and out of basements. One trustee questioned spending the additional amount given village finances; staff replied the work supports the flood‑mitigation objectives of the original contract and would reduce interior flooding risk.
The board voted to approve the change order and also adopted a resolution forming a Flood Mitigation Committee (seven residents) to identify mitigation solutions, help with community engagement, and coordinate with neighboring communities on joint projects. Staff asked residents to submit resumes and letters of intent to the clerk’s office.
Trustees approved the change order and the committee formation by voice votes and directed staff to finalize project funding adjustments and committee membership.
