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Colfax manager cites $48,000 emergency repair quote to restore wastewater facility power
Summary
City staff reported an emergency quote of $48,000 to restore power at Colfax’s wastewater treatment facility; larger options—$158,000 for pole replacement or ~ $250,000 for undergrounding—were discussed as longer-term alternatives; staff will proceed after required approvals.
City staff told the Colfax City Council on March 11 that an emergency repair estimate to restore electrical service at the wastewater treatment plant is about $48,000 for the basic repair, with larger scope options priced at $158,000 (pole replacement) or an estimated minimum of roughly $250,000 for undergrounding.
The city manager said the basic repair quote would be signed and work would begin after legal and administrative sign-off. "For the basic repair, we're looking at $48,000," the manager said. Staff estimated a construction window of roughly three days to one week for the emergency fix and said they would later evaluate whether additional pole replacements or undergrounding were warranted.
Councilmembers asked about next steps and budgeting for larger upgrades; staff said they would proceed immediately with the emergency repair and then consider whether to budget for more extensive work in future CIP cycles or pursue targeted mitigation (including tree work to protect overhead lines).
What happens next: staff will complete the emergency repair once final sign-off is provided; council will be informed of expenses and staff will evaluate longer-term options and potential funding sources.
