R2008-144 APPROVING CONTRACT AMENDMENT

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. r Engineering & Infrastructure Memorandum NO. 2008-74 DATE: August 26, 2008 TO: Honorable Mayor Carrigan and City Council FROM: John A. Smith, Interim City Manager ��`�� , Richard G. Marley, P.E., Director of Engi eering 8i Infrast cture Matthew C. Newell, P.E., City Engine SUBJECT: Addendum to Street Reconstruction, City Project 08-24 SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by staffthat the City Council approve the attached resolution authorizing additional funding in the amount of$20,000 be added to the Street Reconstruction project, City Project 08-24, for a total project cost of$614,118.60. BACKGROUND: The Street Reconstruction Project was authorized by Council on June 2, 2008. This project provides a significant structural improvement to severely deteriorated roadways. In late July/early August the City Water Department repaired a water main break neaz 352 Point Bluff Drive that caused significant damage to the surrounding pavement by flooding and washing out the subgrade. The repair cost is projected to be less than$20,000, and is beyond the size normally attempted to be repaired by City crews. Unit bid prices are currently in place with the 2008 Street Reconstruction project to provide the street repair required. Staffrecommends this project as the best method to perform the necessary street repairs. POTENTIAL OBJECTION: There are no known objections to this resolution and bid award. INPUT FROM OTHER SOURCES: Water Management STAFF REFERENCE: Richard Marley, Director of Engineering & Infrastructure, at 424-2747 Matt Newell, City Engineer, at 424-2747 Richard Marley will be in attendance at the City Council meeting to answer any questions of the Council on this item.