Council approves ARPA waterline grant amendment extending contract and allowing remaining funds for paving

The Amity City Council voted to approve amendment number 3 to the city's ARPA waterline grant agreement (#8055), authorizing an extension of the contract expiration to Oct. 1, 2025, while keeping a construction-completion deadline of June 30, 2025 (followed by three months to finalize paperwork). Council discussion centered on using any remaining grant funds to repair stormwater infrastructure discovered during the waterline work and to repave Goucher Street when weather permits.

City staff and councilors said the contract's change orders and contractor pricing made repaving feasible without exceeding eligible grant uses; the council asked staff to keep the public informed about temporary gravel surfacing and detours during construction. Councilor (speaker 3) moved to approve amendment #3 and authorize the city administrator to expend remaining eligible grant funds on products or services related to the waterline replacement project; the motion was seconded and the chair called for ayes. The motion carried and council instructed staff to track post-construction repairs and keep residents informed of schedule and temporary road conditions.

Council discussion included confirmation that the construction must be completed by June 30, 2025, and that the contract expiration was extended to Oct. 1, 2025, to allow for paperwork; staff reported that even after planned work the grant would likely have roughly $200,000 remaining for eligible uses. Council directed staff to prioritize safety and surface restoration for adjacent side streets that will bear extra traffic during detours.