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Belvidere committee authorizes up to $200,000 to rehabilitate emergency Well Number 7
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Summary
The committee approved waiving bidding requirements and authorized repairs and rehabilitation of Well Number 7 with a not‑to‑exceed amount of $200,000 after the well failed March 12 and initial mobilization and videotaping work was completed.
The Committee of the Whole on March 23 approved emergency repairs to Well Number 7 and authorized a waiver of competitive bidding for work estimated at up to $200,000.
Director Anderson told the committee that Well Number 7 stopped pumping on March 12. The city engaged Water Well Solutions to pull and inspect the pump assembly (mobilization cost reported as $16,610) and to videotape the borehole (reported $1,800) to assess rehabilitation needs. Anderson said the motor could be turned by hand and that the cable appeared reusable; the contractor would take the pump assembly to its shop for further inspection and cost estimates.
Anderson recommended waiving bidding and approving a not‑to‑exceed authorization of $200,000 (the amount budgeted in FY27) to complete repairs and rehabilitation. Council approved the waiver and the not‑to‑exceed authorization by voice vote. Anderson said costs would likely be paid after May 1 when the new budget takes effect.
Why it matters: Restoring Well Number 7 is important to the municipal water supply; other wells (3 and 4) remained offline, and staff said that timing (spring rather than summer) reduced immediate operational risk.
What happens next: Staff will finalize repair recommendations and costs and return with more detailed figures at the council meeting; work will proceed under the waiver if the contractor’s assessment supports rehabilitation within the authorized amount.
