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Staff said the line appears to have become “plate-shaped” rather than round in places, likely from long-term corrosion and bedding issues. That distortion, combined with the clay material and depth (roughly 8 feet), means lining the pipe with a new pipe-in-pipe solution is not feasible for the full length; staff said the footage and photos indicate a full excavation and replacement of the section will likely be required.

Commissioners discussed options: use city crews to perform the dig-and-replace work (which staff estimated could take around four weeks if crews were uninterrupted), or procure an outside contractor that could complete the work faster but at higher immediate cost. Staff noted using city crews would tie up forces and could lengthen the project schedule; an outside contractor could reduce street-closure time and resident inconvenience.

Staff told the commission they will obtain contractor estimates, refine the cost and budget impact analysis, and return with a recommendation. Meanwhile the site remains plated and stable, and the division is monitoring the location to minimize immediate public-safety risks.

Commissioners asked staff to present budget and scheduling implications at the next workshop or the April meeting to support a funding and procurement decision.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Glens Falls - Water & Sewer Commission, March 3, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Field crews found a heavily deteriorated 24-inch clay sewer line on Maple Street; staff will gather cost estimates and return to the commission to decide whether to use city crews or hire a contractor.","taxTitle","Glens Falls City, Warren County, New York","taxId",5050,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6069261,"Glens Falls officials say switchgear replacement cost came in below worst-case estimate; insurance claim pending",213,1535000,1748000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3072555-78f7438e51a6206e0eda903a5d5fea20&start=1535&end=1748","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3072555-78f7438e51a6206e0eda903a5d5fea20/thumbnail_1535000.jpg","/articles/6069261/Glens-Falls-City/Warren-County/New-York/Glens-Falls-officials-say-switchgear-replacement-cost-came-in-below-worst-case-estimate-insurance-claim-pending","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6069261-51a079aa2951ad55586102ea3b309962/orig.mp4?Expires=1775206512&Signature=lQgTdxs1FXYLZe8TVPZhQUlvAEnpzve33LunQ6l~kUJWNTuMkqc4VpHobPZSQr-iMQ-F7ngpaH-7JmhNnlpye57u7MD7MKH4pPcVlaRpojqTzNWTJNN19rv0iP2exH0uj47R1tmVdIxsdAkVR9gBSLDOeudzI68R9P~mlgYWXPWRj51s-pg8v1NMhzAEXduD7WMahjiTGM5VYFLIT4olm0YfuWZbz8bBBKTPq3~kiG~zByPqOI~sQRB0HQbgWYhUlHPQl1STrhrm0s6Dvtd074KhObi3h7GNrFDJ-xebZIlIyw2w5G9geqIan9q3K6FKpjdkA9IgaQr0tBajS5VkfA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff told the Glens Falls City Water and Sewer Commission on March 3 that replacement of the plant’s failed switchgear was completed rapidly and that preliminary bills put the repair cost below the earlier $1 million estimate.

Staff described the emergency intervention as a coordinated effort among in-house crews and multiple contractors to restore high-voltage equipment; the work relied on temporary generator power for roughly a week while crews replaced the switchgear. Preliminary consolidated figures discussed by staff put total costs in the neighborhood of $790,000, though staff said final invoices were still pending.

Commissioners reviewed the funding sources already tapped: about $300,000 came from the 2024 operating budget, and roughly $240,000 was reallocated from ARPA funds set aside earlier. That leaves a funding gap staff estimated in the “ballpark” of $250,000, depending on final costs and any insurance reimbursement.

City staff said an insurance claim is under review; insurance adjusters have questioned coverage because the old equipment was aged and depreciation will factor into any payment. Staff told commissioners they could not rely on insurance and therefore recommended, pending final bills and council review, that the commission consider recommending use of the city’s reconstruction fund to cover remaining costs if the insurance payout is small or denied.

Separately, staff updated the commission that electrical upgrade design work is nearly complete (about 90%); the commission plans workshops to review priorities and to prepare any financing recommendations to the Common Council, including whether to pursue bonds for larger multi-year upgrades.

Commissioners discussed longer-term priorities for the plant’s electrical and motor-control systems, noting the replacement of one failed component does not remove the need for broader upgrades and parts obsolescence remains a concern.","Staff reported the emergency replacement of aging switchgear at the wastewater treatment plant will likely total about $790,000; the city has applied to insurance and used a mix of operating and ARPA funds so far and may recommend using the reconstruction fund to cover the remainder.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6069266,"Glens Falls Water and Sewer Commission approves minutes, warrants and recommends grease trap for new Glen Street restaurant",763,129000,892000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3072555-78f7438e51a6206e0eda903a5d5fea20&start=129&end=892","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3072555-78f7438e51a6206e0eda903a5d5fea20/thumbnail_129000.jpg","/articles/6069266/Glens-Falls-City/Warren-County/New-York/Glens-Falls-Water-and-Sewer-Commission-approves-minutes-warrants-and-recommends-grease-trap-for-new-Glen-Street-restaurant","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6069266-b579de577c36b285a389faa43ceb1fe3/orig.mp4?Expires=1775206512&Signature=mWQvb6YXp1QGpz-FCz4UNRYfOqdOqBujKL3rUcKXo5w3v9d4nrDaC~TiMonfZhEOZCYYx9dCJC-FTmNnDE4lBEVxeWCIpHwUA9mQ7HJTJ4SqAhX2LjotFX5K7lxzQAKI7F8yDwNBRL1~VCRnAcHdD5dyyr07KpID6TWx8jko9OyK4HiL-ssCO-nwt4nWIAZTQZfWCM8opH6Rawa7GyPXNOTj6u8s7s9CyzCp0lOMx0z~jrayKYzwsLKuHJdGZ2ZYtOcjNj4yfKeiHtqDu1rCEAiZTqJlzIDHDWZq7D4yXcfkXT1ZxBxfzVNkhsMdaF5q34YxIv08cYNjgkFY7qGO8A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Glens Falls City Water and Sewer Commission on March 3 approved the minutes from its Feb. 10 meeting, approved the monthly warrant and voted to recommend that Bold Healthy Food, at 140 Glen Street, install a grease trap before its opening.

The routine approvals came after commissioners reviewed invoices and line items on the warrant packet. Commissioners asked about a roughly $11,000 line for “Cartagena” and discussed larger ongoing invoices tied to engineering and design work, including expenditures related to an electrical upgrade design and other professional services.

The commission then considered a request from the new Glen Street restaurant. Building and codes staff reported the health department had prompted the business to contact the city to determine whether a grease trap was required. Staff recommended the commission advise the planning/building department that the restaurant install a small grease trap because staff expected on-site dishwashing of some bulk containers.

Commissioners voted to make that recommendation to the building department and noted the city could require a mandatory installation later if grease-related sewer issues arose. The motion passed without recorded opposition.

The meeting concluded routine business with no additional formal actions recorded at the meeting’s close.","The commission approved its Feb. 10 minutes and the monthly warrant and voted to recommend that Bold Healthy Food at 140 Glen Street install a grease trap; all motions carried.","actionData","errors"]

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