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Cannon Falls approves $171,000 sewer inspection camera purchase to reduce contracting costs
Summary
Council approved purchase of a portable sewer inspection camera system from EnviroSight (purchase price cited at $171,000) after staff said the city could face roughly $193,000–$242,000 in one-time contract costs to video the entire sewer system. Council voted unanimously to buy the equipment.
The Cannon Falls City Council approved the purchase of a sewer inspection camera system on Dec. 16, citing long-term value and a desire to reduce recurring contracting costs for sewer inspections.
Staff told the council the city maintains about 161,346 linear feet (roughly 30 miles) of sanitary sewer. Two contractor quotes to video the whole system would cost roughly $193,000 (at about $1.20 per foot plus mobilization) or about $242,000…
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