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• • AGENDA ITEM 6B STAFF ORIGINATOR: Michael Grochala CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: November 13, 2007 TOPIC: Resolution No. 07 -187, Approving Change Order No. 7, Lake Drive /35W Improvement Project VOTE REQUIRED: 3/5 Vote Required BACKGROUND: On May 14, 2007 the City Council awarded the Lake Drive /I -35W Improvement Project to Lunda Construction Company in the amount of $7,531,701.71. The east side of the bridge is nearing completion. The traffic switch from the existing bridge to the new one is proposed for the week of November 12. The existing bridge is scheduled for demolition starting 10:00 a.m. ,Friday, November 16 and ending by 5:00 a.m. Monday, November 19. Change Order No. 7 is required to facilitate drainage around the new bridge. During construction of the median pier, between northbound and southbound I -35W, an existing storm pipe was uncovered that conflicts with the piers. The existing pipe needs to be abandoned and a new storm pipe jacked under I -35W to maintain the drainage around the new bridge. This work was not identified in the grading portion of the project. The total cost of Change Order No. 7 is $96,766.80. Funding for unanticipated construction expenses was included within the project budget. With the approval of Change Order No. 7 the project budget will still include $236,048 for contingency purposes. RECOMMENDATION: Staff is recommending approval of Resolution No. 07 -187. ATTACHMENTS 1. Resolution No. 07 -187 2. Change Order No. 7