The Palm Bay City Council on Monday approved a procurement for cured‑in‑place pipe rehabilitation services, a maintenance program city staff said will reduce disruptions, extend pipe life and limit infiltration and inflow into the sewer system.

Council members discussed the program after the item was pulled from consent for brief comment. Councilman (staff presenter) described the benefits of in‑place pipe rehabilitation, including reduced excavation, faster execution and an extended pipeline lifespan. “It extends the lifespan, often by 15 years or more,” staff said, and they estimated a fiscal impact of approximately $1,600,000 annually as work proceeds based on the actual pace of projects.

A resident asked about warranty terms; industry standard was reported in the meeting as one year for work performed. Staff said technology assessments determine which pipelines are eligible for the program.

Councilman Langevin moved to approve the procurement; the motion was seconded and the council passed the item unanimously. Staff said the program accounts for approximately 7% of the capital improvement plan and about 4% of the total city budget as described during the presentation, while emphasizing the item is an investment in proactive maintenance to reduce future failures.

Staff will return with executed contract documents and schedule work by priority areas identified through inspection and assessment technologies.