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City plans to replace 8‑inch cast‑iron main on Pearl Street; $863,722.56 estimate
Summary
Utilities staff proposed replacing 2,566 linear feet of 8‑inch cast‑iron water main with PVC on Pearl Street, add five hydrants and about 20 valves; the project is estimated at $863,722.56 including a 10% contingency with a planned start December 1 and a 16‑week timeline.
The utilities department presented a water‑line replacement in District 1 (Pearl Street off Grandview) that will replace 2,566 linear feet of 8‑inch cast‑iron main (installed 1957) with PVC to address repeated line breaks and improve isolation and fire suppression.
Alex (utilities presenter) said the line had six breaks in the last 10 years and that the project would add approximately 20 valves to improve isolation and five new hydrants to improve fire suppression coverage. The department estimated the work would take about 16 weeks and gave a cost estimate including a 10% contingency of $863,722.56. Staff said the tentative start date is Dec. 1 and that residents would be notified.
Council asked routing and resident‑notification questions. The council did not act on the item at the workshop; staff said they will proceed with project scheduling and public notice.
