Council moves 200 North road improvement interlocal to action after construction-contract discussion

Kaysville council members on Dec. 5 discussed awarding a construction contract for the 200 North utilities and pavement reconstruction and agreed to move an interlocal agreement with Central Davis Sewer District to action for further negotiation.

City staff explained the 200 North project includes sewer line replacement work and that coordinating responsibilities with the sewer district is intended to reduce impacts to residents and limit road shutdowns. Staff said using a single contractor and a construction manager would minimize disruption and keep 200 North open when possible.

Council Member Blackcomb asked that any interlocal agreement clearly define responsibilities and cost shares so the construction manager's scope and the parties' financial obligations are explicit. Staff and council discussed two approaches: (1) hiring a construction manager who would oversee the project and manage daily coordination, inspections and resident notifications, and (2) contracting directly for construction work while city staff retain more direct project oversight.

Staff said the project is structured in phases and that certain Phase 2 items (curb, sidewalks and aesthetic elements) are still under consideration. The contract discussion included negotiable items and a two-phase contract structure; staff said negotiating now would allow the city to obligate ARPA funds for eligible work and begin the initial construction phase quickly.

The council voted to move the proposed interlocal agreement with Central Davis Sewer District from a work item to an action item so staff may return with a draft agreement that clearly identifies the district's and the city's responsibilities and cost shares. Council members emphasized they want the construction manager or contract to specify percentages or line-item responsibilities to avoid disputes during construction.

City staff said the engineering firm JUB has been engaged by both the city and the sewer district for design work and could serve as a coordinating entity during construction management. Staff also said they intend to return with a contract that could make JUB the construction-management entity for both parties.

No final construction award or interlocal contract was approved at the Dec. 5 meeting; the council asked staff to prepare a draft interlocal agreement and a construction management proposal for a future action item.