Lawrence City approves Samco amendment for 2026 line-locating services; utilities report outlines upgrades
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Summary
The council approved a first amendment to the professional services agreement with Sanitary Management and Engineering Inc. (d/b/a Samco) for 2026 line-locating services and heard updates on sewer projects and 2026 budget preparation. Staff said projects are on schedule and task orders with Wessler are forthcoming.
Lawrence City's council voted to approve a first amendment to the city's professional services agreement with Sanitary Management and Engineering Inc., doing business as Samco of Indiana Corporation, to provide utility line-locating services in 2026. The approval came by voice vote after a motion and second.
Paul, utilities superintendent, told the council the amendment covers the fee and rate schedule for 811 line-locating services that locate the city's water and sanitary sewer lines for contractors and excavators. "We are seeking approval of the first amendment with Sanitary Management and Engineering Inc, doing business as Samco of Indiana Corporation from their current professional services agreement with the city of Orange Utilities for the utility line locating services in 2026," Paul said.
Paul also reported on ongoing capital work. He said the Fort Harrison Sewer Capacity Improvements Project phase 3 on Shaffner Road and the 71st Street I&I reduction project "are moving along on schedule" and that there are "no outstanding issues to report at this time." He said the utility is coordinating with Wessler and expects task orders on upcoming work, including water-main upgrades near the Roses of Lawrence subdivision and an extension on 46th Street between Post Road and Midhofer.
Staff said they have begun coordination with Baker Tilly in the controller's office to prepare the 2026 budget for review in December. That budget work was presented as part of routine utility planning rather than a formal budget vote during the meeting.
The meeting record also shows the council approved routine items earlier in the session: the minutes from the October 29, 2025 regular meeting and the claims ledger, both by voice vote.
The council's approval of the Samco amendment authorizes the city to continue using contracted locators for one-call 811 services in 2026, allowing excavation and utility work to proceed with updated rates and terms. The council carried the motion by voice vote.
