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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-01-21 Utilities Minutes City of Tukwila Utilities Committee UTILITIES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes January 21, 2014 5:15 p.m. Conference Room 1 PRESENT Councilmembers: Kate Kruller, Chair; Kathy Hougardy, Allan Ekberg Staff: David Cline, Bob Giberson, Robin Tischmak, Frank Iriarte, Gail Labanara, Mike Cusick, Pat Brodin, Peter Lau, Kimberly Matej and Laurel Humphrey CALL TO ORDER: Committee Chair Kruller called the meeting to order at 5:15 p.m. I. PRESENTATIONS No presentations. II. BUSINESS AGENDA A. 2013 Annual Sewer Repair Project Completion and Acceptance Staff is seeking Council approval of project completion and release of retainage to King Construction Company, Inc. in the amount of $77,881.85 for the installation of side sewers to 6532 and 6542 Southcenter Boulevard. Work began on August 19, 2013 and was completed on September 3, 2013. Retainage in the amount of $3,556.25 will be paid from the 2013 Annual UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO FEBRUARY 3, 2014 Sewer Repair Program. REGULAR CONSENT AGENDA. B. CBD Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project Supplemental Agreement No. 2 Staff is seeking Council approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 2 with RH2 Engineering in the amount of $59,070.00 for the Commercial Business District (CBD) Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project. On March 11, 2013 a major break was discovered in the 12-inch sewer pipe between Andover Park East and Andover Park West. A temporary pumping system is in place, and the design and construction of this repair are included in the contract with RH2 for the CBD Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project. This supplement is necessary to re-design the project using a revised scope of work that does not require permitting or payments to Union Pacific Railroad, an aspect of the original design that was causing costs and delays eventually deemed unacceptable UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. to the City. This supplement will complete the bid package. FORWARD TO FEBRUARY 3, 2014 REGULAR CONSENT AGENDA. C. 2013 Annual Small Drainage Program Supplemental Agreement No. 2 Staff is seeking Council approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to Contract No. 13-113 with KPG, Inc. in the amount of $34,987.16. Supplemental Agreement No. 1 was executed for KPG, Inc. to provide construction management support in addition to design services for the 2013 Annual Small Drainage Program. The original contract completion date was December 26, 2013, but weather conditions in December did not allow for final paving to occur. This supplemental agreement is needed to cover the additional support, inspections, and material testing to complete the project construction and final paving in appropriate weather conditions. An additional delay was caused by the City Inspector providing project management services on another project that became more time demanding than expected due to changed site conditions. Funding for this supplement will come from the 2014 Construction Management budget. Committee members inquired about the overall project budget with staff confirming that the construction contract is UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. going well and the project will be completed within budget. FORWARD TO FEBRUARY 3, 2014 REGULAR CONSENT AGENDA. Utilities Committee Minutes January 21, 2014 Page 2 D. 2014 Committee Work Plan and Goals Chair Kruller requested this discussion as preparation for a planned discussion at the 2014 Council Retreat on committee work for the year. Committee members and staff discussed a preliminary list of agenda items that included items carried over from 2013 as well as projects from the 2014 Capital Improvement Program. Councilmembers shared their thoughts on overarching focal points such as safety, funding policies, and education that may inform their work on the Committee. Ideas specifically included opportunities for Councilmember education, such as site tours, and Council participation in public outreach and education. Staff mentioned an upcoming business coordination meeting regarding the Transit Center Project as an example of community outreach. There are also plans underway for a series of public outreach/education INFORMATION ONLY. videos, and Committee members expressed enthusiasm and support. III. MISCELLANEOUS Meeting adjourned at 6:04 p.m. Next meeting: Monday, February 3, 2014 5:10 p.m. Foster Conference Room Committee Chair Approval Minutes by LH. Reviewed by GL.