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Covington council approves $250,000 midyear amendment for equipment and sewer repairs
Summary
The council approved a midyear amendment of $250,000 to the city’s 2026 budget: $100,000 for a replacement Kubota track machine (already purchased) and $150,000 for sewer repairs on Jefferson Avenue between 14th and 15th avenues; council members said the sewer fix is urgent ahead of the school year.
The Covington City Council on July 7 adopted a midyear amendment to the 2026 operating and capital budget totaling $250,000, earmarked for public works equipment and sewer repairs.
Councilman Vibrell described the amendment as two items: $100,000 for a Kubota track machine (replacement for a 12-year-old machine) and $150,000 to repair a deteriorated concrete sewer pipe on Jefferson Avenue between 14th and 15th. "So $250,000 total between 2 items, 100 for the Kubota, a 150,000 to repair Jefferson Avenue," Vibrell said, noting the sewer work is needed before the start of school to avoid disruption.
Vibrell also said the Kubota purchase has already occurred. Council members expressed general support for the public works spending, praising the department’s recent responsiveness to storm-related damage and the practical need to maintain city infrastructure.
The council closed the public hearing and adopted the budget amendment by roll call. The transcript does not specify if the amendment will be funded from reserves, reallocated line items, or a new revenue source; staff budget meetings were announced to begin the next budget season.
City administration or finance staff are expected to record the appropriation change in budget documents and confirm funding sources and procurement details for the already-purchased equipment and the planned sewer repair.
