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Public Works committee approves construction administration amendment for Milton–Howell–Phillips water main replacement
Summary
The Missoula Public Works Committee unanimously approved an amendment to a professional services agreement to provide construction administration and closeout for the Milton–Howell–Phillips water main replacement, a priority project to replace aged cast-iron and galvanized mains and add hydrants.
The Missoula Public Works Committee voted unanimously to approve an amendment to a professional services agreement to provide construction administration and project closeout for the Milton–Howell–Phillips water main replacement project.
Christopher Fuchs, a utility engineer with the City of Missoula, told the committee the work is slated for the 2025 construction season and will replace cast-iron and galvanized mains that the presentation identified as having been installed in 1914 and 1924. The project will replace approximately 2,650 linear feet of what staff described as “priority 1” water main and will add five fire hydrants to improve fire-suppression capacity and community safety. Fuchs said the amendment covers construction administration and closeout documentation; the presenter also said funding will come from the Water Enterprise Fund and a state revolving fund loan.
The committee received the staff presentation, then moved the recommended motion. Council member Sarah Farmer made the motion; the committee carried the item by unanimous voice vote.
The amendment amount stated in the meeting transcript was unclear. The presenter spoke a dollar figure but the audio/text was not unambiguous; the exact amendment amount is therefore recorded as not specified in this report. The committee did not discuss alternative funding sources or conditions during the public discussion.
The project limits described by staff run along Milton Street (Devoe to Howell), Howell Street (railroad to Holmes), Holmes Street (Howell to Phillips), Phillips Street (railroad to Warden) and Sherwood (extension to improve distribution). The committee moved on to subsequent agenda items after the vote.
