HomeMy WebLinkAbout96-051RESOLUTION 96-6-/'
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 $25,000 FOR SEVERAL
CHANGES COMBINED, FOR CONSTRUCTION COSTS FOR THE TRI-
AREA TREATMENT PLANT UPGRADES.
WHEREAS, Change Orders are a necessary and regular occurrence on large construction
projects such as the Tri-Area Treatment Plant and Well Upgrades; 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 (Seaboard Construction, 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 $25,000 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 1st
day of April, 1996.
ATTEST:
/Michael Hildt, ~cting City Clerk
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Ju~dMcCulloch, Mayor
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~lcl(/Iahar~, City Attorney