3a. Road Dept contract amendment

Commission Minutes-April 16, 2007 3196 f. Authorize the chairman to sign Resolution #2007-8, approving a proclamation for National Foster Care Month, May 2007, as follows: WHEREAS, the family, serving as the primary source of love, identity, self-esteem and support, is the very foundation of our communities and our State, and WHEREAS, in Cass County there are approximately 292 children and youth in foster care being provided with a safe, secure and stable home along with the compassion and nurture of a foster family, and WHEREAS, foster families, who open their homes and hearts and give hope to children whose families are in crisis, playa vital role helping children and families heal and reconnect and launching children into successful adulthood, and WHEREAS, dedicated foster families frequently adopt foster children, resulting in a greater need for more foster families, and WHEREAS, there are numerous individuals, public and private organizations who work to increase public awareness of the needs of children in and leaving foster care as well as the enduring and valuable contribution of foster parents, and the foster care "system" is only as good as those who choose to be part of it, NOW, THEREFORE, I, Scott Wagner, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Chairman of the Board of Cass County Commissioners do hereby proclaim May as FOSTER CARE MONTH in Cass County and urge all citizens to come forward and do something positive that will help change a lifetime for children and youth in foster care. 6. DEVILS LAKE FLOODING, Update by Joe Belford. Ramsey County Joe Belford, Ramsey County Commissioner, gave a presentation on the Devils Lake flood situation. He said flooding began in 1993 and the lake now covers 135,000 acres. He discussed the financial impact as well as current and anticipated lake elevations. He said when elevations reach 1459 feet above sea level water will flow out naturally from Stump Lake into the Sheyenne River. He said the water in Stump Lake is high in salts and sulfates, which is a concern. He is in the process of arranging a tour on May 10th and will provide an itinerary after he meets with other local governments. /'" 7. ROAD DEPARTMENT, Action delayed on contract amendment for County Hiahway 17 desian. riaht-of-way aCQuisition Keith Berndt, County Engineer, was present. Last week he submitted a request to amend the contract with SRF Consulting Group, previously approved by the commission for an amount not to exceed $288,146 for design, right-of-way acquisition and administration of Cass County Highway 17 improvements to a six-mile segment extending from 52nd Avenue South to Cass County Highway 16. The original scope of the project was based on 15 right-of-way parcels; however, based on the current design, 52 right-of-way parcels will be required. SRF Consulting Group has asked to amend the contract for an amount not to exceed $565,497. He provided a summary of design and right-of-way service estimates based on the 15 parcels and the revised proposal based on 52 parcels.