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Council approves $58,960 design contract for McGarity pump station tank repaint
Summary
Council authorized the city manager to negotiate a $58,960 design agreement with JTG Engineering and transfer $58,960 from water fund reserves to the project account for repainting two McGarity pump station storage tanks; construction is planned for winter 2025–26.
The Lucas City Council voted Nov. 7 to authorize the city manager to negotiate and enter into an agreement with JTG Engineering for $58,960 in professional design services for repainting two McGarity Pump Station ground storage tanks and to transfer $58,960 from unrestricted water fund reserves to the designated account.
CIP manager (S10) told the council the project combines two previously listed CIP items: a 350,000-gallon tank with an estimated maintenance/construction cost the packet lists at about $268,732 and a 200,000-gallon tank estimated at $176,004.40. S10 said design work would occur through late summer/early fall, bidding would follow, and construction is anticipated in winter 2025–26 to avoid taking tanks out of service during peak summer demand. "When you do a tank repaint, it's not just paint," S10 said, noting additional repairs and code work are generally required.
Council discussed cosmetic questions (tank color) but kept focus on maintenance needs and budget capacity. Council member (S7) moved to approve authorizing the city manager to negotiate the JTG contract and the fund transfer; the motion carried with all in favor. Council agreed paint color can be selected later.
