City authorizes $26,500 engineering contract to design sanitary sewer extension on Ridgetale Drive
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Summary
Cookeville approved an engineering design contract with Clinton Engineering for $26,500 to complete sanitary sewer design on Ridgetale Drive, a project the city says will serve about 23 parcels and respond to reported septic failures.
Cookeville — The council on June 5 authorized the city manager to execute an engineering contract with Clinton Engineering for design of a sanitary sewer extension on Ridgetale Drive; staff said the negotiated design fee is $26,500 and the project is expected to serve approximately 23 parcels.
Why it matters: Staff said the project addresses septic system failures and extends municipal sewer service to the remaining unserved parcels on Ridgetale Drive.
Details and public comment Public commenters who live on Ridgetale Drive told the council they had experienced septic failures. City staff confirmed the engineering contract is for the design phase; construction will follow separate procurement and budgeting processes. Staff said the city will aim to minimize service disruptions during construction and will coordinate with homeowners as the project proceeds.
Council action and next steps The council voted 5‑0 to authorize the manager to execute the contract. Staff said they will finalize design, return cost estimates and a construction timeline, and proceed to the bidding or construction phase once design and funding are secured.
Ending Residents were advised to contact staff with questions during design and construction scheduling.