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Union City approves $5,000 sinkhole and pipe repairs in Municipal Lot #1
Summary
Council accepted Mansfield’s $5,000 quote to repair and reconnect pipes at a sinkhole in Municipal Lot #1 and agreed the borough would provide pipes and fittings; dye testing indicated stormwater was entering sanitary lines, prompting camera inspections.
Union City Borough councilors authorized immediate repairs to a sinkhole and associated storm sewer pipe in Municipal Lot #1, approving a $5,000 quote from Mansfield at the July 23 meeting.
Streets Supervisor Bob Phillips briefed council on options and quotes: McLallen Construction quoted $6,800 and Mansfield quoted $5,000. Phillips reported crews placed dye into a storm drain near Hogan’s Alley and observed it entering sanitary lines that connect to Municipal Lot #1, prompting plans for camera inspection to determine the underground condition. Riley suggested extending the camera run toward the Salvation Army to locate the problem.
Councilor James Kerns moved and Councilor Steadman seconded a motion to accept Mansfield’s $5,000 quote with the borough supplying pipes and fittings; the motion carried unanimously.
Minutes note the borough would provide the pipe and fittings at a listed cost of $5,000. Council did not identify a timetable for completion in the minutes; the Streets Supervisor said he would pursue camera inspections and further investigation before or during repair work.
