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Committee approves 2026 sanitary lateral pilot, contractor licenses and receives annual highlights report
Summary
The Improvement & Services Committee approved a voluntary sanitary lateral replacement program for 2026 reconstruction streets (estimated up to $100,000 additional cost covered by the sanitary utility), approved multiple contractor licenses, and received Public Works’ abbreviated annual highlights report for the file.
The Green Bay Improvement and Services Committee on Jan. 28 approved several Department of Public Works proposals including a voluntary sanitary lateral replacement pilot for 2026 reconstruction projects, multiple contractor licenses, and the department’s annual highlights report.
Public Works described the lateral replacement program as a cost‑effective way to reduce infiltration and inflow by replacing private laterals while the city is undertaking street reconstruction. Staff said the work uses a pipe‑bursting technique to avoid long trenches across yards and that participation would be voluntary; the sanitary sewer utility would cover program costs. Staff estimated a maximum additional cost of about $100,000 for the list of 2026 streets, noting actual cost depends on homeowner participation.
A motion to approve the lateral replacement extension for 2026 reconstruction streets was made, seconded, and approved by the committee.
On separate agenda business the committee approved licenses for multiple sidewalk builders (including Paul Kennard Construction Inc., Bayland Buildings Inc., and Carter Trucking and Excavating Inc.), tree and stump services (including Stump Removal Inc. and BJ’s Tree Removal and Stump Grinding Services LLC), irrigation contractors (Rain Master Irrigation Inc., ADC Maintenance LLC), and a private collector license for Waste Management.
The department also presented a shortened annual highlights report (handouts provided) and committee members asked staff to circulate a memo showing 2025 completed projects, 2026 planned projects and a wheel‑tax accounting of funds used for resurfacing. The committee voted to receive and place the report on file.
Director Houston also previewed two ordinance drafts staff is preparing for future meetings: one to codify long‑term overnight parking exemption practice and one to establish fees and procedures for additional trash/recycling carts. Staff said language and fee proposals will return to the committee for review.
