HomeMy WebLinkAbout24-008 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a $140,000 Change Order With Seton Construction for the Discovery Road ProjectResolution 24-008
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RESOLUTION NO. 24-008
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND,
WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A $140,000
CHANGE ORDER WITH SETON CONSTRUCTION FOR THE DISCOVERY ROAD
PROJECT
WHEREAS, the City of Port Townsend awarded Seton Construction the contract to
construct the Discovery Road project; and,
WHEREAS, the more roadbed foundation material than anticipated is unsuitable for the
project; and,
WHEREAS, the unsuitable soils must be replaced with compacted gravel; and,
WHEREAS, SCJ Alliance estimates that 140 dump truck loads of gravel will be required
at a cost of $120,000; and
WHEREAS, the contingency funds for this project are split between the streets funds
and the stormwater funds and only street funds may be used for the gravel; and
WHEREAS, this change order requires a change in the project budget and staff
recommends either transportation benefit district funds or real estate excise tax funds be used for
the budget increase;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Port
Townsend that the City Manager is authorized to execute a $140,000 change order with Seton
Construction for the Discovery Road project.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Port Townsend at a regular meeting
thereof, held this 16th day of January 2024................
David
Mayor
Attest:
Alyss odrigues
City ' lerk
Approved as to form:
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City Attorney