Council approves $112,927 storm-sewer repairs on Bridgeport Lane
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The council awarded a $112,927 contract to address drainage and outlet-pipe issues on Bridgeport Lane, including added inlets and grading; the city will partner with the park district on restoration.
The City Council approved a $112,927 contract for storm-sewer improvements on Bridgeport Lane, a low-lying U-shaped street that routinely traps standing water in curb radius areas, staff said.
Kurt Muth of the engineering division said the work would add storm sewer, additional inlets and extend an outlet pipe for a nearby detention basin. “We’re proposing to extend some storm sewer, add some additional inlets, and try and better pick up the drainage in that area,” Muth said. He added the city will partner with the park district on restoration because the outlet discharges onto park property.
Muth said the project came in under the engineer’s estimate; the low bidder was close to the engineer’s figure and well below the next bidders. He also noted the low bidder will be in town for a separate water-main project, allowing coordination.
Alderwoman Bate moved approval; Alderman Jonathan Nunez seconded. The motion passed by voice vote, recorded as 4-0 in favor.
Staff characterized the work as minor pipe installation, some riprap (rip-rap) and grading, with restoration shared between the contractor and the park district.