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Commission approves moving forward with Monroe and Lopez sewer extension project
Summary
The commission approved proceeding with the sewer extension project for Monroe and Lopez streets, a project staff said would connect 23 new homes and reconnect 11 existing connections; the preliminary cost estimate cited at the meeting was about $187,000.
The Rio Grande City commission approved moving forward with a sewer extension project on Monroe and Lopez streets that city staff said will add 23 new sewer connections and reconnect 11 existing homes.
Public Utilities Director Flores presented the project and an engineer's estimate: meeting discussion cited a total project cost of about $187,000. Commissioners described the work as part of a multi-phase effort to extend sewer service in older neighborhoods that were previously underserved.
Staff said the project would be bid out; commissioners approved the item to start procurement and bring back contract documents for final award. Flores and other staff also described related projects, including work on Retama Street and Charco Blanco (larger projects to follow), and emphasized the intent to connect more households to sewer service over time.
A motion to approve the bidding and procurement steps for the Monroe and Lopez sewer project was moved and seconded and carried by voice vote.
