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HomeMy WebLinkAbout96-152RESOLUTION 96-_~ {~ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING STAFF TO SETTLE CHANGE ORDERS FOR UP TO $5,000 FOR A SINGLE CHANGE, OR $15,000 FOR SEVERAL CHANGES COMBINED, FOR CONSTRUCTION COSTS FOR THE NEW PRODUCTION WELL IN THE TRI-AREA. WHEREAS, Change Orders are a necessary and regular occurrence on construction projects; and WHEREAS, Change Orders are actual changes to the original contract, requiring fair negotiation and signatures by the City, the Engineer (CH2M HILL), and the Contractor (Tacoma Pump & Drilling Co., Inc.). WHEREAS, The City wishes to expedite negotiations and finalizing of necessary Change Orders, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the City Council of the City of Port Townsend does hereby authorize staff to settle Change Orders for up to $5,000 each, or $15,000 in the aggregate for several changes included in one Change Order. Total Change Orders shall not exceed 5 % of the total construction bid without further authorization by Council. ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Port Townsend and signed by the Mayor this 16th day of December, 1996. l/~e McCulloch, Mayor ATTEST: Pam Kolacy, city Cl[rk~~ APPR( Ti~o{ ~IVED AS.. TD l/~l~'-'~ FOiRM: ~.~{c~a~ta~, City Attorney