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Commission reviews hydrant replacements, remaining grant funds and Brownsville system transfer
Summary
At the May 21 meeting commissioners reviewed capital project updates including hydrant replacements and store's (storz) connections (hydrant cost ~$4,130, connection ~$617), noted about $9,000 in leftover grant funds for pumps/equipment, and heard that the Brownsville system contract was signed and will be transitioned into the city system.
Commissioners at the Leitchfield Utilities Commission meeting on May 21, 2025 discussed several capital projects and contract updates, including hydrant replacements, remaining grant funds for equipment, and the transfer of the Brownsville system into city control.
David reported project progress on the Wallace project, said staff purchased a small dump truck with leftover grant money and estimated about $9,000 remained in grant funds to buy pumps for mini stations. He also reported that Bob and Lori had signed the Brownsville contract and that staff would prepare a final document confirming no outstanding debts before the system is fully incorporated into the city’s utility system.
Commissioners discussed hydrant replacements on Hauser Drive and the need for store's (storz) connections to make hydrants fully usable by the fire department. David cited a per‑hydrant replacement cost of about $4,130 and a store's connection cost of about $617. Commissioners and staff debated whether hydrant replacements or store's connections should be paid from the fire maintenance budget or utilities funds; the transcript shows utilities historically purchased the connection portion as part of hydrant work. Staff said they would check with the fire chief about using the fire maintenance allocation for replacement hydrants.
Officials also noted an ordinance requires money be budgeted for fire‑hydrant maintenance and that painting and maintenance factor into the city’s ISO rating, which in turn affects insurance costs for property owners. No final funding reallocation was recorded; staff was directed to follow up with the fire chief and return with definitive funding options or purchases.
The meeting closed with routine scheduling and audit‑report reminders and adjournment.
