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Commissioners debate citywide manhole replacement plan, reallocation to staffing and maintenance
Summary
The commission reviewed an existing capital plan item to replace roughly 310 manholes at a rate of 50 per year, with some commissioners urging a shift to a condition-based program; staff proposed reducing the manhole budget and using the savings to add utility and streets staff.
City staff and commissioners debated whether to continue a long-standing capital plan to replace about 310 manholes at roughly 50 per year or switch to a condition-based replacement program and reallocate funds to staffing and other urgent maintenance. Mr. Freeman told the commission the 50-per-year program originated from a January 2023 meeting request by the mayor and has persisted in…
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