(CD 11) Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 1 in the Amount of $179,833.00 to an Engineering Agreement with Freese and Nichols Inc. for the Cast Iron Water Main and Sanitary Sewer Replacement in Lancaster Avenue Part 2 Project and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance to Effect a Portion of Water’s Contribution to the Fiscal Years 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program

Summary

This item authorizes an amendment to an existing engineering agreement with Freese and Nichols Inc. for the Cast Iron Water Main and Sanitary Sewer Replacement in Lancaster Avenue Part 2 Project. The amendment adds $179,833.00 to the contract, bringing the total revised contract amount to $1,560,639.00. This additional funding is for the preparation of additional plans, specifications, and easement preparation for water and sewer replacements on several streets including Craig Street, Stark Street, Tackett Court, Meaders Avenue, Rich Street, and Mel Street. An appropriation ordinance is also adopted to transfer these funds from available Pay-As-You-Go (PayGo) funds within the Water and Sewer Fund to the Water and Sewer Capital Projects Fund, contributing to the Fiscal Years 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program. The project is located in Council District 11.

Citizen Impact

This amendment provides additional funding for engineering services related to the replacement of aging water and sewer lines in the Lancaster Avenue area. Residents in the affected streets can expect continued progress on infrastructure upgrades aimed at improving water and sewer services.

Confidence

high