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Resolution to Approve Change Order #2 ($522,010.44) to the Construction Contract with Michels Construction, Inc. (Michels) and to Appropriate Additional General Funds in the Amount of $350,000.00 for the Barton Dam Right Embankment Remediation Project (Total Contract $9,974,754.26) (8 Votes Required)
Memorandum
This memorandum and resolution requests approval of Change Order #2 ($522,010.44) to the Construction Contract with Michels Construction, Inc (Michels) and to appropriate additional General Funds in the amount of $350,000.00 for the Barton Dam Right Embankment Remediation Project (RFP 24-03). If approved, Change Order #2 would result in a total contract amount of $9,974,754.26.
The Barton Dam was originally constructed in 1913. The dam produces hydroelectric power and serves to impound Barton Pond which is the primary source of the City's drinking water. Barton Dam is a high hazard dam regulated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). Seepage has been occurring along the base of the embankment which constitutes an elevated risk for the City. The embankment has been derated as "Poor" in the National Dam Inventory. As such, the City entered into a construction contract with Michels in 2024 to repair the embankment (R-24-336).
This project consists of the construction of a stabilizing berm on the downstream slope of the right embankment to address seepage and stability concerns as well as other ancillary work. The proposed improvements are necessary to ensure operational reliability of the City's infrastructure and satisfy FERC compliance. This project is programmed in the City's Capital Improvements Plan (UT-WS-16-26) and received a commitment of funds in the amount of $3,706,046.00 via the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) at the July 1, 2024 Council Meeting, Resolution Enactment R-24-280 and the February 18, 2025 Council Meeting Enactment R-25-046.
After completing their Annual Safety Inspection in June 2025, FERC is requiring extra wo...
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