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Council approves $14,500 emergency repair contract for D'Hester Drive
Summary
Cairo’s council authorized a $14,500 contract to repair a failing pipe and prevent roadway collapse on D'Hester Drive in the industrial park; staff labeled the work an emergency and recommended funding from T Sploss funds.
Cairo’s City Council authorized an emergency repair contract for D'Hester Drive in the industrial park after staff presented photos showing eroding or failing drainage infrastructure beneath the roadway.
City staff told the council the situation threatens the road and will eventually affect the pavement if not addressed. Public works and community-service staff collected three bids; Copco/Comco Land Services LLC submitted the low bid at $14,500. City staff recommended awarding the work to that low bidder and funding the repair using T Sploss funds. The council approved the contract by voice vote.
Council members asked whether any existing pipe could be reused; staff replied replacement pipe likely will be required and that the contractor considered the job an emergency and would schedule work quickly. Public Works will execute the contract and report back when the repair is complete.
Why it matters: The repair addresses an immediate infrastructure risk in an industrial area; timely repair is intended to prevent a larger roadway failure and more costly future work.
Next steps: Public Works to execute the contract with Comco/Copco Land Services LLC and report completion to the council.
