Storm Water Board: June 11, 2024

The City of Lawrence Indiana Storm Water Board meeting on June 11, 2024, focused primarily on a change order related to a storm water infrastructure project. The project initially combined storm water improvements with a water main replacement, but upon further inspection, 19 sanitary sewer laterals were found to lack the required clearance, necessitating their replacement to prevent future failures. The board discussed the technical adjustments, including reducing the storm pipe size and adding a cradle to maintain proper separation and function. The proposed change order budget of approximately $269,000 covers the worst-case scenario for replacing all 19 laterals, with the understanding that actual replacements will be determined on a case-by-case basis during construction. The board emphasized fiscal responsibility and the importance of using taxpayer funds wisely, noting the urgency due to grant funding deadlines. The change order was approved unanimously, increasing the contract total to about $1.4 million, with ongoing oversight to manage project timelines and costs.