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New Haven commissioners vote to apply for wastewater funding after smoke testing finds sewer infiltration
Summary
The New Haven Board voted unanimously to apply for wastewater funding (Resolution 2024-5) after staff reported smoke testing located infiltration from a Center Street storm drain; commissioners asked staff to seek repair quotes.
The New Haven Board of Commissioners voted unanimously August 15 to apply for potential wastewater funding after staff reported defects identified by recent smoke testing.
Joanie Corbin read Resolution 2024-5 authorizing the city to file an application for wastewater funding. Commissioner Ruth Faulkner moved to apply and Commissioner Lois Boley seconded; all commissioners present voted in favor.
Jamie Bryan, a city staff member, told the board that phase 1 of smoke testing is complete and that the tests located several defects, including a storm drain issue on Center Street that is allowing a large amount of infiltration into the sewer system. Jamie asked the board for approval to obtain repair quotes and the board gave consensus for him to contact contractor Gary Clifford to pursue repairs.
The vote to apply for funding does not itself authorize repairs; it authorizes the city to seek possible grant or loan support for wastewater projects. The resolution was approved unanimously; the minutes do not specify application deadlines, estimated project cost, or the specific funding program to be targeted.
Next steps: staff will solicit quotes for the Center Street repair and proceed with the funding application process as directed by the board. No timeline for application submission or construction was recorded in the minutes.
