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Commission to consider partial payment request after Raglan water relocation contract climbed by roughly $54,000
Summary
Raglan Water requested a partial reimbursement of $63,893.09 for relocating a six‑inch main to allow a bridge project; staff reported the overall contract rose from prior estimates (~$149k) to about $204,773. Commissioners agreed to proceed with action on Tuesday while noting reservations about the cost increase.
The commission reviewed a reimbursement request from Raglan Water for relocation of a six‑inch water main that interfered with a bridge project. Dan summarized the situation and said Raglan would like a partial payment of $63,893.09 now to continue work; he noted the low bid and an overall contract figure near $204,773, higher than earlier estimates around $149,000.
Commissioners expressed concern over the roughly $54,000 cost increase and asked for documentation explaining the rise; staff said the item will be included on Tuesday's agenda with qualifications and reservations so commissioners may vote after reviewing backup materials.
"They would like to have a partial payment, $63,893.09," Dan said, and commissioners agreed to consider the reimbursement request while flagging the increase for further review.
