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Council approves $64,612 valve and hot‑tap equipment purchase to improve water service to Good Samaritan Assisted Living
Summary
Council authorized a $64,612 purchase to add hot‑tap capability and a 12‑inch valve on the main serving Good Samaritan Assisted Living, funding the work from the watershed/regrouping account to reduce water loss and speed future repairs.
Ellsworth City Council approved a $64,612 purchase for equipment and a 12‑inch valve that staff said will allow hot‑tap work on larger mains and improve the city’s ability to service a long‑term care campus.
Public works staff explained the main feeding Good Samaritan Assisted Living and other customers is 10–12 inches and that current capabilities limit in‑house hot‑tap work to smaller lines. The requested purchase will add tooling for 10–12 inch lines and include a valve installed near the facility so crews can isolate the section quickly for repairs. Staff said the funds will come from the watershed/regrouping fund, which has roughly $300,000.
Councilman Dyer moved to approve the purchase from the identified account; the motion passed by voice vote. Supporters pointed out that part of the cost buys equipment the city can reuse for future large‑line work in addition to enabling immediate repairs for the assisted‑living campus.
The council asked staff to notify affected customers in advance of planned water interruptions for the installation.
