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Council awards contract to fix illegal storm-to-sewer cross-connection in Thompson–Floral alley
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Summary
Council approved a construction contract with Avison Construction Inc. to remove an illegal storm-drain tie into the sewer system, install a valley gutter and restore the alley. The project is funded from the city CIP using Local Transportation Funds and is intended to reduce inflow-and-infiltration (I&I) charges at the regional treatment plant.
The Selma City Council approved a construction contract to remove an identified illegal storm-drain connection that had been discharging storm water into the sanitary sewer in the Thompson–Floral alley.
Public Works staff explained that SKF crews discovered the illegal connection during routine repairs; the proposed Thompson–Floral Alley Sewer Cross Connect project will separate the storm drainage from the sewer, install a valley gutter and storm-drain system, and repave the alley. The project went out to bid in March and drew eight bidders; Avison Construction Inc. was the lowest responsive bidder. The project will be funded from the city's CIP using Local Transportation Funds (LTF).
Public Works noted cross-connections contribute to inflow-and-infiltration (I&I) that increases the city's treatment costs at the regional plant; staff said removing these connections is a long-term cost-savings measure. Council asked about location and expected benefit; staff said the precise annual savings will depend on flow-meter data and required follow-up analysis.
Council approved the award by roll call; staff will return with scheduling and flow-impact estimates once meter data are tabulated.
Next steps: execute contract, schedule construction and quantify estimated treatment-cost reductions based on SKF flow-meter data.
