Approve $224,750 contract increase for sewer pipeline repairs

Sewer Pipeline RepairsContractsPublic WorksResolution

In Plain English

Bay Hawk Inc. discovered additional sewer problems while working on planned repairs from the city's 2018/2019 risk assessment. The company needs $224,750 more to fix these unexpected issues, bringing the total contract to $598,750. The city uses money from 2019 wastewater bonds to pay for the extra work.

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Votes

Adopt Resolution No. 116-21

Passed

5 to 0

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Why This Vote Matters

The council approved an additional $224,750 for Bay Hawk Inc. to fix unexpected sewer problems discovered during ongoing repairs, bringing the total contract to $598,750. Five members voted yes while two abstained—a departure from Councilmembers Jimenez and Martinez's usual pattern of supporting contract items. The extra work will be paid for using money from 2019 wastewater bonds. This covers unforeseen issues found during repairs that were originally planned based on the city's 2018/2019 sewer system risk assessment.

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