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DPU seeks to raise water‑tower project authorization amid higher tank costs; officials warn of a small schedule delay
Summary
Public Utilities asked council to repeal a prior $75 million authorization and replace it with up to $95 million (later discussed to possibly increase to $100 million) to cover higher bids for four water tower projects; DPU said the bid opening is Dec. 9 and expects about a two‑month schedule delay.
The Department of Public Utilities told City Council that rising costs and contractor backlogs mean it will ask council to repeal a prior $75 million authorization for four water towers and replace it with a new authorization of up to $95 million (Council discussion proposed increasing that to $100 million as a contingency).
DPU staff said the city received zero…
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