The City of Waukesha's Board of Public Works convened on September 18, 2025, to discuss several key infrastructure projects, including the replacement of the Rubin Drive Sanitary Pump Station and improvements to local streets and utilities.

The meeting began with a review of a consulting contract for the design services related to the replacement of the Rubin Drive Sanitary Pump Station. The city received proposals from five consultants and recommended proceeding with the lowest bid from Clark Dietz, a firm with prior experience in similar projects. The cost for this contract will be included in the approved Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).

Following this, the board addressed a change order for the Gascoyne Drive and Peters Drive Utility and Street Improvement Project. The change order included additional work for storm sewer cleaning and televising, which was not part of the original bid. The contractor will also replace certain inlet structures with larger manholes due to alignment issues. The total change order amount recommended was $10,887.45.

Another significant topic was the approval of a grant agreement with the U.S. Department of Transportation for bike and pedestrian bridges over U.S. Highways 18 and 164. This project was included in the recently passed CIP, and the board emphasized the need to move forward quickly to meet federal deadlines. The city will incur a cost of $279,000 for this project, which is necessary to proceed with the design and planning phases.

Overall, the meeting highlighted the city's commitment to enhancing its infrastructure and ensuring the safety and accessibility of its transportation systems. The board's decisions will facilitate the timely execution of these important projects.