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Sewer assessment shows mostly good condition; council to use flood funds for targeted cleaning
Summary
An acoustic sewer inspection identified about 1,300 feet of lines needing cleaning; council reviewed a contractor estimate (about $866 reported, recommended budgeting a few thousand) and agreed staff could use remaining flood‑recovery grant funds to cover the work.
City staff told the council that an acoustic inspection of Fountain Green’s sewer system found most lines in good condition but identified about 1,300 linear feet rated as "fair" and recommended targeted cleaning.
Speaker 6 summarized the contractor’s findings, showing a color‑coded map of the system. The vendor estimated cleaning the flagged lines at roughly $866, and Speaker 6 advised budgeting "a couple thousand" to be safe. Councilors asked whether state flood‑recovery funds could be used; staff said the community’s earlier $150,000 flood grant (with $47,746.40 already spent on furnace/water heater replacements and other repairs) could pay for the sewer work, leaving a remaining balance the town could allocate.
Why it matters: targeted cleaning addresses debris and sediment deposited during the recent flood and reduces the risk of blockages in winter. Staff said the work could be scheduled quickly and integrated into GIS mapping for long‑term system management.
Next steps: staff will obtain a firm price and schedule, attempt to complete cleaning before winter road and weather constraints, and use the flood‑recovery balance to pay for the work. Council asked staff to return with a precise invoice and schedule for ratification.
