Slope failure at 2817 Trenchard resulted in the loss of existing stormwater infrastructure and shifting of the bank.  Design recommendations have been provided for stabilization of the slope, resulting in over 1,800 cubic yards of soil to be removed and rock brought in to stabilize the slope.  The stone and mortar box culvert under Truman Road has been inspected and recommended for replacement due to the existing deterioration.  The vendor providing the construction services, Wiedenmann, Inc., provided a quote based on a Lee’s Summit Cooperative contract #2019-003/1R. Purchases of services under cooperative agreements are authorized by Section 8.06.004, Paragraph 5, of the Independence City Code, which states that when cooperative bids or contracts are used, they will first have been established pursuant to generally accepted governmental purchasing practices and the competitive bidding process.    

The fiscal impact to the City is $535,955.00.  Funding for 2020 Emergency Stormwater Repairs Project is included in fund balance. These funds are available due to prior year Emergency Repair Construction funds in the 2018 adopted budget, page number 286, account number 7013 5406 were not fully expended. A budget amendment to formally move these funds will be included in the next quarterly budget amendment.