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The committee approved awarding the base bid of $78,600 with a 10% contingency of $7,860, for a project total not to exceed $86,460. The motion passed by voice vote, 5-0.

The bid award appeared on the agenda as action item 25-1210. There were no staff comments or public remarks on the item during the committee discussion. The committee chair called for a motion and, after a second, members voted in favor. The committee’s recommendation will be forwarded to the Common Council as part of the regular approval process for capital projects.

No additional conditions or amendments to the contract were recorded in the meeting minutes.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Utilities Committee on 2025-10-07 4:30 PM","oneSentenceSummary","The Appleton City Utilities Committee voted 5-0 to recommend awarding a $78,600 contract (plus 10% contingency) to Sabl Mechanical to modify the valve vault at the Midway Road lift station.","taxTitle","Appleton City, Winnebago County, Wisconsin","taxId",3976,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_40":83,"_42":43,"_44":45,"_46":84,"_48":85,"_50":86,"_52":87,"_54":88,"_56":89,"_58":90,"_60":91,"_62":63,"_64":65,"_66":92,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":93,"_74":75,"_76":77,"_78":75,"_79":80,"_81":80},6449619,"DPW and Brown & Caldwell continue Northland/Bel Air flood study; Memorial Park pond expansion surfaces as cost-effective component",2140,2126000,4266000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5907287-88eed56f8fdbeb9c3384c796eba95bb2&start=2126&end=4266","https://assets.pipeline.soaraistudio.com/5907287-88eed56f8fdbeb9c3384c796eba95bb2/thumbnail_2126000.jpg","/articles/6449619/Appleton-City/Winnebago-County/Wisconsin/DPW-and-Brown-Caldwell-continue-NorthlandBel-Air-flood-study-Memorial-Park-pond-expansion-surfaces-as-cost-effective-component","https://secure.pipeline.soaraistudio.com/6449619-94a40e35064523996ec68793022e7127/orig.mp4?Expires=1790681258&Signature=MsCOWxhL9LWh1K6ePwT~mnnh8r9YEmAuLZaNMEA7duN1nnvYnjNu~TVMUrvxgYOSr1G43YAj1JfRl84z-~w1tf8orcBT-DfiR220iMNzCpfew4otZeKgfQeaDIa~XYIFISAm8EBscgL~JIPOgyEcWXnaaFl0yzpMYRUJQpq4KPja86yMl1uV-IU0kywSKU-nB18GsRD2QXdYH03eVv3CZbALjFrPFhQrzk5MMvW1vlr6MnRF~nM0yDd-oFBrLLFkBUlxUmiBsrRdMcqFsnQJjPAHbJTF19AY4Di-0y2VNT5MQfqkXhzHq80clisSasV~uDCOY7mMsTacJkwsrSg7sg__&Key-Pair-Id=K7X1XW2O9MH81","Department of Public Works staff and consultant Brown & Caldwell reported progress on the Northland/Bel Air watershed stormwater evaluation during an information item update to the Appleton City Utilities Committee.

The study, authorized by Common Council on Nov. 20, 2024, covers a roughly five-square-mile area bounded by I-41 to the north, 441 to the east, Mason Street to the west and Packard Street to the south. Staff reported completed tasks including updating system models, merging previously separate watershed models, field verification, and sensitivity analyses for 10- and 100-year storm events. The consultant has been conducting site visits and checking utility conflicts for proposed conveyance improvements.

Staff said work since the previous update has included obtaining upstream modeling for planned improvements in the town of Grand Chute and early modeling of a potential expansion to Memorial Park South Pond (MPS Pond). \"An expansion of the Memorial Park South Pond seems to be shaping up to be a very cost effective component of what could become a favored alternative or part of a series of favored alternatives,\" staff said.

Ongoing and future tasks include refining storage and conveyance improvement alternatives, analyzing utility conflicts, updating cost estimates for previously studied conveyance alternatives (including piping to the Fox River), and developing 2D surface-water quantity models in priority areas to enhance flood extent accuracy. Staff anticipates update number 4 in January 2026 and continued analysis of potential combinations of conveyance and storage components with design refinements to resolve utility conflicts.

Multiple residents from Northland and Viola Street described persistent flooding at their properties, significant personal repair costs and frustration with response times. Residents asked whether the combined Northland and Bel Air modeling would capture interflow between watersheds; staff said that was a primary reason the two watersheds were modeled together. One resident estimated millions in damages on a single block; staff acknowledged the area is a priority for more detailed modeling work.

Staff said timing underground conveyance work to coincide with planned street reconstruction projects could reduce pavement restoration costs. The committee and residents were told that more detailed alternatives, cost estimates and design-level recommendations are expected as the study continues; staff stressed care in not prejudging alternatives until further analysis is complete.","Staff and consultant Brown & Caldwell reported progress on the combined Northland and Bel Air watershed study, highlighting ongoing modeling work and that an expansion of the Memorial Park South Pond is emerging as a potentially cost-effective element of future alternatives.",{"_40":95,"_42":43,"_44":45,"_46":96,"_48":97,"_50":98,"_52":99,"_54":100,"_56":101,"_58":102,"_60":103,"_62":63,"_64":65,"_66":104,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":105,"_74":75,"_76":77,"_78":75,"_79":80,"_81":80},6449624,"Committee backs staff-recommended alternative for Providence Trails drainage study, 5-0; residents press for bigger fixes",1819,287000,2106000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5907287-88eed56f8fdbeb9c3384c796eba95bb2&start=287&end=2106","https://assets.pipeline.soaraistudio.com/5907287-88eed56f8fdbeb9c3384c796eba95bb2/thumbnail_287000.jpg","/articles/6449624/Appleton-City/Winnebago-County/Wisconsin/Committee-backs-staff-recommended-alternative-for-Providence-Trails-drainage-study-5-0-residents-press-for-bigger-fixes","https://secure.pipeline.soaraistudio.com/6449624-b2b0b5b5ded048120a6e980ceda10c9f/orig.mp4?Expires=1790681258&Signature=NDjIwJveOGXDqqcCITG~lQy5ohNXf5QvXhZ9gNK2DWf0R05WQO4DxfOxzLRiPkIRUHWYw9W-z-wOrtuTlUXDKAOZojXiJkQ9Kg-P7kiOKQptW~W6py~GOzkT9hp~0jIc~t0ASxy-LV9CHoa-RZ-TqLtWvbqT0z5kUFd45TMupqYNbCoEl1bcnvULtc~PD0XKotGCvzzNkCGufHUhwE8bbwHw6oBQYVDxuaMRdU-Uz8jobQXvZeB3tTH4bqymEULir5vOLyBaQ3ACcQyPNUCtkoLeQXEipt2ciQW2Qrg7paq0HC0VfgtPfRghtbkKJmVdmcq69v~NH3v7d7zEcHZP0w__&Key-Pair-Id=K7X1XW2O9MH81","The Appleton City Utilities Committee voted 5-0 to recommend pursuing public infrastructure improvements described as Alternative 3 in the Providence Trails drainage study, following a detailed staff presentation and public comment from residents who reported basement flooding and property damage.

DPW staff presented three modeled alternatives and a staff recommendation. Deputy Director Neuberger summarized the alternatives and the revised modeling after the city added an additional impacted residence to the model. \"DPW staff recommend that the Utilities Committee and Common Council approve DPW to pursue public infrastructure improvements for alternative 3 for construction in 2026, dependent on stormwater capital account 5,230 funding and the time necessary for DPW to develop engineering plans in a bid package as well as to obtain any permits needed,\" Neuberger said.

The three alternatives and their stormwater-utility estimated public-side costs were summarized by staff as follows:

- Alternative 1: Public infrastructure limited to replacing up to 14 yard drain inlet castings designed to higher-capacity (stool type) castings; includes potential private property improvements at homeowners' discretion; estimated public cost about $25,000.

- Alternative 2: Extensive upsizing and new storm sewer conveyance (1,800 lineal feet upsize on Fall Creek Lane, additional 480 feet and 460 feet of upsized/new piping), and a dry pond flood storage area on the south side of Apple Creek Trail (park department land); replaces up to 14 yard drain castings; estimated public cost about $1,600,000.

- Alternative 3 (staff recommendation): Right-of-way, easement, and lot improvements including 164 lineal feet of yard drain lead upsize, 460 lineal feet of new 24-inch storm sewer from Providence Avenue to Apple Creek, the same dry pond on the south side of the trail, and replacement of up to 14 yard drain castings; estimated public cost about $330,000.

The staff recommendation emphasized that implementing Alternative 3 would not preclude future implementation of additional mitigation measures described in Alternative 2 or homeowners pursuing private improvements. DPW staff also noted the Northland Bel Air drainage study (ongoing) will conclude in 2026 and could influence priorities and timing of other stormwater projects.

During public comment, multiple neighborhood residents described repeated basement flooding and property damage. Diane Albrecht, who said she lives at 3229 East Fall Creek Lane, told the committee: \"Right where that water stops just before Providence Avenue is a berm. The berm is like a dam for the water and I have photos from the day after showing where the wood chips reached only a certain height on that berm and then the water all diverted back into our yards.\" Tom Raessler said he and contractors had not found a reliable, private fix for repeated basement flooding and that he had about $15,000 in damage from earlier flooding.

Residents asked whether diverting water to the south-side diversion pond could be a less expensive fix; staff said that directing more flow to the south side would require upsizing pipes on that south side and that a high-level estimate for doing so reached approximately $1.6 million, roughly equal to Alternative 2. Staff cautioned that diverting flow without increasing downstream capacity could cause unintended impacts. \"Any attempt to direct more water to the storm sewer system to the residents on the south side of the trail would need to be mitigated by upsizing those pipes,\" Deputy Director Neuberger said.

Alders on the committee expressed sympathy for residents and noted citywide flood priorities and funding constraints. Alder Sherry Hartzheim said staff had heard elected officials’ concerns that, given citywide needs, it was prudent to recommend the less-costly Alternative 3 at this time while preserving the ability to pursue larger projects later.

A motion to advance Alternative 3 was moved and seconded; Alder Heffernan was recorded as seconding the motion. The committee voted unanimously in favor, 5-0. The committee chair said the recommendation will go to the Common Council next week for the final vote. Staff flagged the recommendation as dependent on stormwater capital account 5230 funding, engineering plan and bid package development, and permit approvals before construction in 2026.","After public comment from affected residents, the Appleton City Utilities Committee voted 5-0 to recommend staff's preferred Alternative 3 for Providence Trails drainage improvements; the plan will go to Common Council for final approval and is contingent on funding, permits and engineering.",{"_40":107,"_42":43,"_44":45,"_46":108,"_48":109,"_50":110,"_52":111,"_54":112,"_56":113,"_58":114,"_60":115,"_62":63,"_64":65,"_66":116,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":117,"_74":75,"_76":77,"_78":75,"_79":80,"_81":80},6449629,"Utilities committee recommends 4% wastewater rate increase, $5 truck scale fee effective Jan. 1, 2026",102,165000,267000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5907287-88eed56f8fdbeb9c3384c796eba95bb2&start=165&end=267","https://assets.pipeline.soaraistudio.com/5907287-88eed56f8fdbeb9c3384c796eba95bb2/thumbnail_165000.jpg","/articles/6449629/Appleton-City/Winnebago-County/Wisconsin/Utilities-committee-recommends-4-wastewater-rate-increase-5-truck-scale-fee-effective-Jan-1-2026","https://secure.pipeline.soaraistudio.com/6449629-7205a00b81953b0caff5bf9f4f6bde90/orig.mp4?Expires=1790681258&Signature=L0hvtdCTMQmuVae9~nm1nPzaqMreDdBzpiiu23mtOGj1LFYeDl3mJG8Qt5sswF~OGRB9Zi8ldxsjau6dI2YX1DNCAVCV41yDyAMpIdwMF30kHCkMpUv2sw8SQF6-eHi5K1DLsEMkp0wozHMnBgdvtiJb3kZls0HaUk6YkLyHdDm1D3XleJP3UC7PSWZNsPXaVSeN~2P9Y9QEtZOsqoH75QsQujKb4DF42iKGdDqYPOQ3SSbZEzDO6z4tcJit10A6ovZ6RO2d42ct9HRYTsZxsZHxj8~KIhsLoayEstRrEKNGeGJEqixxORU-0XKIEyRBiMjGkbZj5Zi1MdPzFXqXaA__&Key-Pair-Id=K7X1XW2O9MH81","The Appleton City Utilities Committee voted 5-0 to recommend a 4% increase in wastewater rates for general service and special hauled waste, effective Jan. 1, 2026, and approved a $5 truck scale fee for weight verification.

Director Stempa described the change as an annual notice to the committee and said ongoing significant projects may affect the need for further changes as part of a rate study next year. \"...there's some significant projects that we're undergoing right now that that may change the need for a rate change as part of a future rate study, starting next year,\" Stempa said.

A committee member asked for confirmation that the increases apply to fee-for-service charges; staff confirmed the increase applies to the rates individuals pay. The motion to recommend the rate increase and the truck scale fee passed by voice vote with no opposition.

The committee’s recommendation will be forwarded to the Common Council for consideration. Staff noted the city will know more about capital needs this fall and during the rate-study work next year.","The committee recommended a 4% wastewater rate increase for general service and special hauled waste and approved a $5 truck scale fee; staff said a rate study next year may prompt future changes.","actionData","errors"]

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