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Flood Diversion Board of Authority—March 13, 2014 2 <br />Mr. Coleman presented a short video of the Maple River physical model, which is a <br />tool to ensure the most efficient design is built to move the flow of water. The model <br />also serves as a method to determine if any changes are necessary to the design. 5. ADMINISTRATIVE/LEGAL UPDATE <br />Lawsuit update <br />Erik Johnson, Attorney, provided a short update regarding the lawsuit filed by the <br />Richland-Wilkin Joint Powers Authority v. Corps of Engineers. He said a hearing is scheduled for April 3rd in Duluth regarding a motion to dismiss the case. <br />Task Order Amendments with CH2MHill for Program Management Consultants <br />Mr. Berndt discussed two amendments to task orders with CH2MHill that would <br />extend their current contract for another six months. Mr. Pawluk asked if funds are available to cover the additional cost, and Mr. Berndt said the expense is within the budget for this year. <br />MOTION, passed <br />Mr. Walaker moved and Mr. Pawluk seconded to approve <br />Amendment One to CH2MHill Task Order No. 3 and Amendment One to CH2MHill Task Order No. 4. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. <br /> <br />6. TECHNICAL UPDATE <br />Design Contracts / Task Orders / Authority Work Directives (AWD) Mr. Spiller reviewed Task Orders with Houston Moore Group (HMG) as follows: Task Order No. 9, Amendment 10 for hydrology and hydraulic modeling at a cost of <br />$25,000, and Task Order No. 13, Amendment 4 for levee design and design support <br />for the 4th Street levee pump station at a cost of $600,000. <br /> Mr. Vanyo asked about the cost for the 4th Street levee pump station improvements, and whether it is the sole responsibility of the diversion authority or could there be a <br />cost share arrangement with Fargo. He asked engineering staff to look at the item <br />for future consideration by the Finance Committee. <br />MOTION, passed Mr. Pawluk moved and Ms. Otto seconded to approve Task Order No. 9, Amendment 10 with HMG and Task Order No. 13, <br />Amendment 4 with HMG for a total cost of $625,000, with Task <br />Order No. 13 being subject to review by the Finance Committee <br />of whether a pro-rata share between Fargo and the Diversion Authority is appropriate. Discussion: Mr. Mahoney questioned whether this cost is any different than other components of the <br />project and said more water is being sent through the city to <br />make the project viable. The improvements to the 4th Street <br />levee pump station are needed because of the additional water through town. April Walker said engineering staff will do an analysis to determine what is deemed integral by the Corps of <br />Engineers as part of the diversion project. On roll call vote, the <br />motion carried unanimously. <br />