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Council approves repairs and purchases: bypass pump insurance offsets, water-line upgrades
Summary
Council approved repair work and purchases including a portable bypass pump repair with insurance covering most costs (city net about $6,553.75) and authorized buying materials and hiring a contractor to upgrade a 2-inch water line (materials ~$13,141; contractor bid $15,600).
City staff presented and the council approved several water‑system and equipment actions March 26.
Staff reported a repair estimate of $36,323.75 to fix a portable bypass pump; insurance will cover $29,770, leaving a net city cost of $6,553.75. Council accepted the update and the insurance coverage figures.
Separately, the water department requested approval to purchase material for driveway boards (pipe and related materials) at $13,141.40 and to hire the lowest responsive bid for installation at $15,600 to upgrade several 2‑inch lines to improve flow and fire protection. The council moved, seconded and approved the purchases and contract award.
Why this matters: The repairs and upgrades maintain critical water infrastructure and improve fire protection in parts of the city; insurance reduced the immediate budget impact for the pump repair.
Next steps: Staff will proceed with repairs under the insurance settlement and execute the material purchase and installation contract per council approval.
