The City Commission authorized the city manager June 2 to enter into an agreement with Robert Peccia & Associates (RPA) for engineering services under task order No. 6 for the Water System Improvements 2023 Phase 2 project.

Staff said the task order covers the design phase for curb-water work, painting of a water tank, bidding for ditch-lining work and replacement of water mains on Erie Street and Seventh Avenue, with additional planned work on Grathey and Second Avenue South. Staff noted much of the work is eligible for reimbursement through previously obtained grants; the task order covers design and bidding steps needed to complete the projects and secure reimbursement.

Commissioners clarified this task order covers water-system work and not wastewater. Staff said some work is already complete and the task order will organize remaining design and bidding to finalize projects and qualify for grant reimbursement. The commission approved placing the task order with RPA; the roll-call vote was unanimous.