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City Council Utilities Committee
May 10, 2016 - 5:30 p. m. - Foster Conference Room, 6300 Building
Councilmembers: Kathy Hougardy, Chair; Kate Kruller, Thomas McLeod
Staff: David Cline, Bob Giberson, Frank Iriarte, Robin Tischmak, Peter Lau, Mike Ronda,
Mike Cusick, Mike Perfetti, Gail Labanara, Laurel Humphrey
Guests: Scott Thomsen, Sandi Fukumoto, and Chris Hoffman, Seattle City Light
CALL TO ORDER: Committee Chair Hougardy called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
I. PRESENTATIONS
Seattle Cite Light Advanced Metering Program
Seattle City Light plans to employ an Advanced Metering system (AMI) and build a smarter grid
that would modernize operations, automate outage reporting, reduce carbon footprint and
improve customer service. More than 400,000 obsolete electric meters will be replaced
beginning in 2017 for $94 million. Seattle City Light staff briefed the Committee on this initiative
as part of a Community Ambassador Program. INFORMATION ONLY.
II. BUSINESSAGENDA
A. Grant Applications: Riverton Creek Flap Gate Removal
Staff is seeking Committee approval to apply for grant funding to the Washington State
Recreation and Conservation Office and other future grant opportunities to fund the Riverton
Creek Flap Gate Removal Project. This project will restore fish passage to Riverton Creek and is
estimated to cost $600,000. WRIA 9, as lead entity, is proposing to fund approximately $551,070
of its 2017 -2019 Puget Sound Acquisition and Restoration Fund allocation for this project. This
would require a 15 %, or $82,661, which is available from the Surface Water fund. UNANIMOUS
APPROVAL.
B. Consultant Selection: GIS Inventory for Sanitary Sewer and Surface Water
Staff is seeking Council approval of an agreement with David Evans and Associates, Inc. in the
amount of $287,896 for the Sewer and Surface Water GIS Systems. This work will begin the
inventory of sanitary sewers north of 1 -405, building on the existing GIS inventory that was
completed for the Central Business District. David Evans and Associates has completed prior
satisfactory work in Tukwila. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO MAY 16, 2016 REGULAR
CONSENTAGENDA.
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C. Project Completion: East Marginal Way South Storm Pipe Replacement Project
Staff is seeking Council approval of the final settlement change order, project completion and
closeout of the East Marginal Way South Storm Replacement Project with the James W. Fowler
Co. in the total amount of $2,552,955.83. This project repaired a failing storm drainage system
along East Marginal Way South between South 1301h Street and the Green River. During the
course of the project, numerous unforeseen conditions arose including buried rocks, trees, and
utility conflicts, requiring additional staff and equipment hours. City staff is negotiating with
the third party utilities to obtain reimbursement for their conflicts. Staff is requesting approval
of the final settlement Change Order to include additional budget authority in the amount of
$425,870.34 to cover the settlement and closeout. The Surface Water Management fund can
cover this amount. Reimbursement from the third party utilities is being negotiated for up to
$326,000, leaving the total project overrun at $100,000, representing 15% contingency. The
original contract approved by Council included 10% contingency. Staff intends to be more
realistic about contingency estimates on similar efforts in the future. Committee members
asked clarifying questions especially with regard to the timing of the utility conflict
reimbursements. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO MAY 23, 2016 COMMITTEE OF THE
WHOLE.
III. MISCELLANEOUS
Meeting adjourned at 6:42 p.m.
Next meeting: Tuesday, May 24, 2016
Committee Chair Approval
Minutes by LH, Reviewed by GL