County approves $454,965 in additional design funding for Rapid Run–Foley Road pump station

A representative of MSD presented a resolution to appropriate an additional $454,965 for design-phase activities on the Rapid Run–Foley Road pump station and receiver manhole installation project, citing a change in the chosen alternative during design that increased estimated design and right-of-way acquisition costs.

The MSD representative said the pump stations serve about 12,000 people and that the total estimated project cost is approximately $13,500,000. Commissioners asked follow-up questions about why the increase occurred and whether the change was budgeted; administration said the budget includes the project and that staff were shifting funds to cover the change. "We're requesting an additional $454,965 for design phase activities," the MSD presenter said during the briefing. The board voted to approve the appropriation.