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Milton staff says $10 million federal gas-line grant can cover wider replacements; council urged to move item to consent
Summary
Assistant city manager told the council a $10 million PHMSA grant awarded in 2024 will cover both phase 1 (about $3.1M) and a proposed phase 2 expansion to replace aging cast-iron and steel lines and move pipe out of Highway 90 median; staff asked the council to approve a contractor change order, an engineering task order and a materials-supply agreement.
City staff told the Milton council that a $10 million federal grant awarded in 2024 to replace vulnerable natural gas lines can be used to expand the project and replace additional aging pipe without seeking more money.
Sandy Woodbury, assistant city manager, said the initial grant award can cover phase 1 and a recommended phase 2 expansion after coordination between the city's contractor EquiX Energy Services and project manager Florida Gas Utilities. "As you know, back…
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