Title
A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 26-8 TO INCREASE FUNDING FOR THE FRANKLIN STREET WATERLINE PROJECT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Brief Description: Work will include the replacement of the waterline along Franklin Street between Aurora Street and the Middle school. Staff is requesting an increase in funding in the amount of $17,051.00.
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Legislative History
26-8 - Permission to Bid and Award; 1/20/2026
Purpose & Explanation
This work includes the replacement of a failing, 6” water main with a new 8” water main along Franklin Street between Aurora Street and the end of Franklin Street where it enters the school property.
This waterline replacement was original bid as part of a larger project along with the proposed sidewalk installation along Franklin Street. That project’s bids came in over budget and therefore, the waterline portion of the project was rebid as a separate, stand-alone project.
Bids for the waterline project were received on May 19, 2026, with the lowest bid submitted by SiteWorx Unlimited at $264,470.00. This amount is above the Engineer’s Estimate of $249,950, but within the allowable 10%.
In order to allow for 10% contingency to handle unforeseen circumstances, staff is requesting an additional $17,051.00. Bringing the total award to $290,917.00
Legal Authority for Proposed Legislation
Pursuant to Charter Section 6.04:
X Competitively bid and advertised for three consecutive weeks
Joint or Cooperative Purchase Program
Professional Services
Other
Fiscal Impact
X Currently Budgeted (501 fund - $273,866)
X Supplemental Appropriation Required (501 fund - $17,051)
Appropriation Not Required.
Does this legislation require use of an emergency clause?
X Yes - In order to keep the project moving forward.
No
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends that Council approve this authorization to amend Resolution No. 26-8 to allow an increase in funding for the Franklin Street Waterline Project.
Submitted by,
Thomas J. Sheridan, City Manager
Brian Griffith, Assistant City Manager
Bradley S. Kosco, PE, PS, City Engineer
Jonathan Szalay, PE, Senior Engineer