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Council unanimously approves park reclaimed-water work, Century West oversight, SSG contract amendment and climate grant
Summary
Airway Heights council unanimously approved a series of construction and planning actions — a change order to extend reclaimed water to three parks, a Century West construction-management work order, an amendment with Sustainable Solutions Group to complete greenhouse‑gas and vehicle‑miles work, and acceptance of a 2025–27 climate planning grant.
The Airway Heights City Council unanimously approved multiple contract and grant actions at its June 8 legislative session that advance reclaimed-water infrastructure, construction oversight and the city’s climate-planning work.
Council approved change order No. 4 to the DW Excavation contract to extend reclaimed water lines to Aspen Grove Park, Cleveland Park and Traditions Park. Staff presented the item as a continuation of the city’s reclaimed-water project; the motion to approve passed without objection.
Council also approved a companion work order with Century West for construction management and oversight related to the reclaimed-water project. Staff said the administrative change order for Century West’s services is $84,000; the council moved and approved the item unanimously.
Planning staff described an amendment to the existing contract with Sustainable Solutions Group (SSG) to complete the second required phase under RCW 36.70A (the Growth Management Act): a greenhouse-gas emissions and vehicle‑miles‑traveled (VMT) analysis and related reduction strategies. City staff said the first phase (climate hazards and vulnerability assessment) is complete and that the Department of Commerce has awarded a grant expected to fully fund the second phase. Council approved the contract amendment and accepted the accompanying 2025–2027 climate planning grant (the packet describes the grant as covering 100% of the scope), which includes public engagement, development of goals and policies, and methodologies to track emissions and VMT reductions.
The actions were routine votes on staff-recommended items; no council member voiced opposition. Each item will return to staff-level project tracking and contract administration as described by presenters.
Votes at a glance: the consent agenda and the four action items above were all approved by unanimous voice vote during the June 8 session.
What’s next: staff will manage contract execution and grant deliverables, and will return to the council with any required updates or follow‑ups as the projects proceed.
