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City of Topeka
Council Action Form
Council Chambers
214 SE 8th Street
Topeka, Kansas 66603
www.topeka.org |
| | | August 18, 2015 |
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| | | | | | | | | DATE: | August 18, 2015 | | | | CONTACT PERSON: | Seth Lowry, Assistant City Attorney | DOCUMENT #: | | | SECOND PARTY/SUBJECT: | | PROJECT #: | | | CATEGORY/SUBCATEGORY | | | CIP PROJECT: | No | | | | ACTION OF COUNCIL: | Deny | JOURNAL #: | | | | PAGE #: | |
| DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION: |
DENIAL of claim filed by Bettis Asphalt seeking $88,176 in damages for increased costs and other damages incurred in connection with work performed at the Kanza Education and Science Park. | | POLICY ISSUE: | | The Governing Body should deny the claim based on the fact the City's conduct did not cause the damages alleged by Bettis. | | STAFF RECOMMENDATION: | | Staff recommends the Governing Body move to deny the claim in the amount of $88,176. | | BACKGROUND: | The City hired Bettis Asphalt to complete City Project No. T-601030.00. While working on the project, Bettis hit a City water line that released water onto the project site. The escaped water damaged equipment and materials and required modifications to work schedules. | | BUDGETARY IMPACT: | | If the claim is approved in the approximate amount of $88,176, then it would be paid from the Combined Utilities Fund. | | SOURCE OF FUNDING: | | Combined Utilities Fund |
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