September 9, 2025Asheville City Council
From the minutes, not yet reviewedWhat it does
Changes the contract with CDM Smith Inc. for the Patton Avenue Water System Distribution Project 2.
- Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
- The money, in the minutes' words: “Action Requested: Adoption of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a change order with CDM Smith Inc. in the amount of $724,463.00 to increase the Patton Ave, Water System Distribution Project 2 – Professional Services Contract from a total in the amount of $1,583,638.00 to $2,308,101.00 Background:”
- Why it matters: Changing a contract can change its cost, its length or the work it covers.
More from the minutes
- “The original contract work included:a survey, a hydraulic analysis, engineering design, construction administration and other related professional services for approximately 10,600 linear feet of 24” potable water transmission main and all associated appurtenances along Patton Avenue from Craven Street to Haywood Road.”
- “The proposed change order request is based on the amended scope.”
- “The funding needed for the professional services agreement is currently allocated within the Water Capital Project Fund in the Small Waterline Replacement Project.”
Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a change order with CDM Smith Inc. for the Patton Avenue Water System Distribution Project 2
Carried unanimously, as part of the consent agenda
From the minutes: This motion was seconded by Councilwoman Roney and carried unanimously.
Read the motion as recorded
“RESOLUTION NO. 25-196 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CHANGE ORDER WITH CDM SMITH INC. FOR THE PATTON AVENUE WATER SYSTEM DISTRIBUTION PROJECT 2”
Open the minutesConsent agenda, item B