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Metro Flood Diversion Authority—May 17, 2018 3 MOTION, passed Mr. Steen moved and Mr. Peterson seconded to approve the vouchers received through May 11, 2018, in the amount of $1,267,298.71. Discussion: Mr. Piepkorn asked about the location of the land purchase. Mr. Steen did not have information on the specific location but said that this was discussed and approved by the Finance Committee. On roll call vote, the motion carried with Mr. Steen, Mr. Peterson, Ms. Williams, Mr. Hendrickson, Mr. Campbell, Mr. Mahoney, Mrs. Scherling, Mr. Olson and Mr. Thorstad voting “Yes”; Mr. Piepkorn voting “No”. <br />Mr. Piepkorn voted against the motion because he could not support it without knowing the location of the land sale. <br />Recommended Contracting Actions John Glatzmaier from CH2M discussed Task Order Amendments approved by the Co-Executive Directors. <br />County Roads 16 and 17 Realignment Contract Termination Mr. Glatzmaier said last year a contract was awarded with Riley Bros. Construction, Inc. for the realignment of County Roads 16 and 17. The project was 20% complete prior to when construction activities were ceased last fall after the injunction was issued by the Federal court. <br />He said a portion of this project will be incorporated into Plan B as part of the Corps of Engineers work and recommends the contract be terminated at this time. The Finance Committee approved termination of the contract. <br />MOTION, passed Mr. Steen moved and Mr. Peterson seconded to terminate the contract with Riley Bros. Construction, Inc. for the County Roads 16 and 17 Realignment Project. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. 2nd Street South/Main Avenue Flood Mitigation Project Mr. Glatzmaier said a bid opening was held on May 15th for the 2nd Street South/Main Avenue Flood Mitigation Project. Only one bid was received from Industrial Builders, Inc. in the amount of $9,969,447.26, which was more than 40% over the engineer’s estimate of $7 million. The <br />Finance Committee rejected the bid at its meeting yesterday. He recommends the Diversion Authority also reject it and re-bid the project this fall. MOTION, passed Mr. Campbell moved and Mr. Peterson seconded to reject the bid from Industrial Builders, Inc. for the 2nd Street South/Main Avenue Flood Mitigation Project. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. 9. NEXT MEETING DATE <br />The next meeting will be held on Thursday, June 28, 2018. 10. ADJOURNMENT <br />Chairwoman Del Rae Williams declared the meeting adjourned at 4:13 PM. Minutes prepared by Heather Worden, Cass County Administrative Assistant