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Newton approves multiple utility and infrastructure budget amendments for sewer repairs, equipment and electric extensions
Summary
On April 1, 2025 Newton City Council approved several budget amendments covering a $189,600 excavation to locate a WWTP flow restriction, a $27,950 emergency sewer repair, a $41,900 gearbox replacement, a $114,250 radiator replacement for a Target generator, $552,250 for electric distribution extensions, and $217,250 in additional electric operational funds; council also approved a $75,035 two-year stormwater contract with WPCOG.
Newton City Council on April 1 approved a package of budget ordinance amendments and contracts to address immediate wastewater plant constraints, emergency sewer repairs, equipment failures and electric distribution needs.
Wastewater: Public Utilities Director Dusty Wentz told council that crews previously removed an excessive amount of debris from the lime grit mixing chamber and piping but the flow restriction between the lime grit building and the primary clarifiers persisted. Staff solicited and received a $189,600 proposal from James E. Harris Construction Company to excavate the 36-inch gravity line, remove 90-degree bends, inspect the line and provide up to three days of hydro-jetting plus…
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