Staff told the commission that risers at a lift station at the foot of a bridge have split and that the system is currently operating on one side. "If we get a big storm or if it goes down, we will have an overflow and it's right there on the bayou," staff said.
The city did not release the work to a formal public bid because it lacked a full set of plans; instead staff solicited three quotes and included them in the meeting packet from Marshall Brothers, Main Line, and Gulf Coast Utility Contractors. Staff said the project had been intended for the fiscal‑year 2026 budget but the condition now requires immediate attention; the award for the second phase of related stormwater work is expected on a future agenda.
Commissioners asked for confirmation that the work had been quoted and were told staff obtained three quotes; staff recommended proceeding with repairs to avoid overflow risk. No formal vote or contract award was recorded in the provided excerpt.