Commission approves change order to close out 2024 water system improvement project

The commission approved Change Order No. 7 for the 2024 water system improvement project, authorizing $120,684 in additional work to replace valves, add service line taps and address a leaded cross discovered during construction.

"Change order number 7 is additional work ... reinstalling new 10‑inch, 6‑inch and 4‑inch valves with additional water main, service line tap, meter location, and the asphalt and paving patch," the public works presenter said, explaining crews found a nonworking 10‑inch valve, a partially closed 6‑inch valve and a leaking 4‑inch valve that required replacement. Staff also reported they found and removed a leaded cross as part of the repair work.

Staff said the funding for the change order comes from the water fund and that approval of the change order will close out the 2024 water system improvement project. A motion to reapprove the change order was moved and seconded, the commission voted aye, and the motion carried.