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Council approves $22,295 repair to sinkhole and pipe at Municipal Lot #1

Union City Borough Council · August 13, 2024
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Summary

Streets Supervisor Bob Phillips reported a sinkhole requiring replacement of a 24" clay tile and about 10' of pipe; Council approved a Mansfield contract for $22,295 to replace pipe, install a larger catch basin, reconnect pipes and close the sinkhole.

Streets Supervisor Bob Phillips told council that a sinkhole at Municipal Lot #1 involved a failing 24-inch clay tile and recommended replacing the tile, reconnecting pipes, installing a larger catch basin and replacing roughly 10 feet of pipe. Two contractor estimates were presented: Mansfield at $22,295 and McLallen Construction at $23,450; both required the borough to provide a truck during the project.

Council voted to authorize Mansfield to do the work for $22,295. The motion was made by Councilor Steadman and seconded by Councilor Osborn and carried unanimously. The borough will provide a truck to support the contractor during the repair.