The Delaware County commissioners approved two actions on Nov. 24 aimed at accelerating sewer infrastructure work: a construction-manager-at-risk (CMAR) contract with Peterson Construction Company for the East Elm Creek pump station, and Amendment No. 2 to the county’s professional services agreement with Prime (inspection/surveying) adding $100,000 to cover inspection services into 2025–2026.

Tiffany Magg, director of environmental services, said the East Elm Creek pump station is “beyond its useful life” and requires both replacement and increased capacity. She stated the total CMAR contract is approximately $3.5 million and said officials expect construction to be substantially complete by 2026 or into 2027. Magg also described the Prime agreement amendment as necessary to continue full‑time inspection and limited surveying until a new contract is in place.

Budget context and schedule: Magg said parts of the work were budgeted across 2025 and 2026, and cited line-item planning that included roughly $400,000 for design and about $1,000,000 programmed for construction in 2026, with the remaining construction costs to be met from subsequent budget years or project funds. She noted the county planned early procurement of long‑lead items such as generators and electrical equipment to fast-track construction.

Board action: Both resolutions (Amendment No. 2 to the Prime agreement, Res. 25-1000, and the Peterson CMAR contract, Res. 25-1001) were moved, seconded and approved by the commissioners.

Next steps: The county will finalize contract paperwork, order long‑lead equipment, and proceed with construction and inspection to meet the projected timetable.