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District briefs board on deteriorated pipes; repairs underway and worst-case cost could approach $3.7 million
Summary
Facilities staff showed photos and video of collapsed and sand-filled clay storm/sewer pipes under the junior high, reported emergency repairs and camera inspections (~70% complete), noted ~$100,000 spent so far and said the worst-case bill to reline/replace lines outside buildings could reach $3.0M–$3.7M.
Facilities staff presented pictures and camera footage of failing underground storm and sewer lines beneath the junior high and other district buildings, explaining emergency repairs already performed and further work planned.
The presentation showed separated pipes, brittle clay pipe sections and sand-filled runs. Facilities staff described one line that collapsed near the junior high theater, emergency realignment of a storm line, and the use of camera inspections to assess the system; about 70% of the building’s lines have been camera-inspected to date. The district reported roughly $100,000 in repair costs so far for emergency work and one realignment and said additional lining or dig-and-replace work could extend into the summer.
District staff described trade-offs: relining inside the building footprint is the current priority because it is under district control; work outside the building could require village/city coordination and add cost. An assistant superintendent noted the board previously gave $3.0 million of authority for specific projects and that combined needs and forthcoming high-school bids could push total exposure toward $3.7 million in a worst-case scenario.
Board members asked about contractor availability, timing relative to summer school, contingency approvals and use of fund balance to pay for repairs. Facilities staff said there are few contractors who perform the specialized relining work, that some work may be done over breaks to avoid disrupting instruction, and that the district may use fund balance; staff promised to return with bid results and a specific funding request if required.
