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City reviews wastewater budget, plans rebuild of Poland Avenue pump station and phases $43 million project
Summary
Council reviewed the wastewater budget as staff outlined a $263,000 division increase, a Poland Avenue pump station rebuild beginning in April, a $4.8 million reimbursable West Division project and phased handling of a separately authorized $43 million Mill Creek/G?lacier‑area project.
Youngstown City Council heard details on the wastewater budget on March 10, where finance and wastewater staff outlined operating increases and several capital projects expected to span multiple years. Finance staff said the sewer maintenance/rehab division shows a year‑over‑year increase of $263,000 driven by the 27th payroll and higher insurance costs.
Wastewater director Abby Benison said the division handles operating supplies in‑house (pipe, castings, pumps) to avoid contractor markups, while larger pipe and basin replacements require outside contractors because the department lacks a construction crew. She said the system has 14 wastewater pump stations and is designing a 15th.
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