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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH NORTHLAND CONSULTING ENGINEERS, L.L.P. FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN OF THE “LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT - ENDION” PROJECT, FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $309,420.00.
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CITY PROPOSAL:
RESOLVED, that the proper city officials are hereby authorized to enter into a contract with Northland Consulting Engineers, L.L.P. for engineering services to design the “Lead Service Line Replacement - Endion” project with a total amount not to exceed $309,420.00 payable from fund 510-500-1905-5533; UtilB-2324 (water; Public Works and Utilities; capital (incl deprec/debt svc); capital improvements - revenue; utility projects budgeted; 2324 - LSLR Endion).
Statement of Purpose
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: This resolution authorizes an agreement for engineering services to design a lead service line replacement project for the Endion neighborhood. This project will replace 370 lead service lines. Design of this project will advance the Public Works and Utilities Department’s ambitious lead service line replacement program goals and position Duluth to be eligible for project funding through the Minnesota Public Facilities Authority in 2026.