Worcester Council approves three budgeted resolutions for sewer and meter work

Worcester City Council voted Tuesday to approve three budgeted measures related to sewer maintenance and utility equipment.

Resolution 2026-02 authorized the expenditure of additional funds with Duke’s Root Control for multi-sensor inspection of the Christmas Run interceptor and annual root control of the city’s collection system. Council approved the budgeted measure by roll call (unanimous yes votes recorded).

Resolution 2026-03 authorized the director of administration to enter a contract to purchase replacement meter transmission units. Council members described the units as proprietary transmitting/radio components that are replaced on a regular schedule; staff said the program follows a roughly 15-year replacement cycle for meter components and procures several thousand units per year as budgeted. The council adopted the resolution by roll call (unanimous yes).

Resolution 2026-04 authorized payment to Flinner to cover costs that exceeded the original encumbrance for a hydro cleaning of a sanitary sewer line; the shortfall totaled $9,850. Council discussed coordination challenges and timing with the utility and approved the payment by roll call (unanimous yes).

Votes at a glance: Council recorded unanimous affirmative roll-call votes for each resolution. The measures were described as budgeted and routine maintenance or replacement work.

What’s next: Staff will proceed with the inspections, procurement of meter components, and final payment to Flinner; any future budget or scheduling impacts will be handled through standard administrative channels.