HomeMy WebLinkAbout23-046 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute all Necessary Agreements to Complete the Remaining Water Supply Metering Improvements Project in a Total Amount Not to Exceed $400,000Resolution 23- 046
RESOLUTION NO. 23- 046
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND,
WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL
NECESSARY AGREEMENTS TO COMPLETE THE REMAINING WATER SUPPLY
METERING IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT IN A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$400,000.
WHEREAS, the City of Port Townsend has completed a Water Supply Agreement with
Port Townsend Paper Corporation that requires new delivery point meters
to be installed; and
WHEREAS, the project ended up being significantly more involved than was
anticipated during project budgeting in 2021; and
WHEREAS, there is really no way to reduce the scope of work; and
WHEREAS, the project must be completed within a 48-hour window, which increases
the risk of the project; and
WHEREAS, materials have already been purchased; and
WHEREAS, the project will likely cost more next year; and
WHEREAS, the City Water Utility has ample reserves to cover the increased costs; and
WHEREAS, a budget supplemental will be required;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Port
Townsend authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary agreements to complete the
remaining Water Supply Metering Improvements Project in a total amount not to exceed
$400,000.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Port "Townsend at a meeting thereof, held
this 21 st day of August 2023.
Mayor
David J. Faber
Attest: Approved as to farm:
Alyssa Rodrigues
City Clerk
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leidi Greel"m od
City Attorney