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Public Works reports stalled well drilling, generator costs and consideration of solar bids
Summary
Public Works Director Hayden White reported the new well drilling project had been stalled about two weeks by equipment failure and will require a 24‑hour casing operation when resumed. He noted a Ravine well generator installed last year cost approximately $160,000 (including $40,000 for gas line extension) and said staff will solicit a solar bid for the sewer flow station contractor.
Public Works Director Hayden White updated the council on water and road work on July 15, reporting several recent repairs and an equipment delay on a new well‑drilling project. White said the drilling effort had been stalled for approximately two weeks due to equipment failure; when drilling resumes the casing installation will require continuous 24‑hour operations and staff may arrange temporary hotel accommodations for adjacent homeowners to allow uninterrupted work.
White provided cost context for backup power: "A generator installed at Ravine well last year cost approximately $160,000, including $40,000 for gas line extension," he said, and noted the plan is to add roughly one generator per year while well repairs take priority. He also said staff would solicit a solar bid from the contractor who currently services the city's sewer flow station, describing solar as a way to "take the demand off" starting wells though not replace the wells entirely. Other updates included rescheduling a sandbag event due to rain, Bark Avenue preparations for chip‑sealing, and ongoing water meter programming.
