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La Cygne wraps up CDBG gas pipeline construction, steers cleanup and easement work into winter
Summary
Miller Paving & Construction completed most of the new gas main under a CDBG grant in 2004. The city negotiated inspection arrangements with Aquila, processed large contractor payments, and set extensions and cleanup plans with final seeding planned after spring thaw.
The city’s CDBG‑funded natural gas project moved through final construction and into cleanup in late 2004.
Miller Paving & Construction installed miles of new transmission and distribution pipe; the council authorized and processed several large pay requests while the city and Aquila coordinated inspections. Aquila served as the inspection contractor after Kirkham Michael delegated the inspection role, and the council authorized Aquila to continue monitoring construction work as needed. Miller and the city negotiated a time extension for cleanup and minor punch‑list items; the council granted a second 30‑day extension in November to allow winter weather to pass and to coordinate final erosion control and reseeding in the spring.
The city also addressed a contested element of the cleanup: several short pipe stubs and risers left above ground in Miami County after pipe removal. The council directed staff to secure a firm contract price from the contractor for removing remaining above‑ground pipe and stubs and cleared a number of outstanding change requests: a two‑inch tap at the high school and related allowances were added as change orders to the contract. City officials said the remaining work, including fence repairs and final right‑of‑way restoration, would be completed in early 2005.
Why it matters: The CDBG project replaces a portion of aging transmission main and extends service reliability and safety. The council’s attention to inspection, documentation, and final easement work reduced the risk of lingering safety and property disputes as crews demobilize.
