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Council authorizes up to $39,000 to extend public sewer on 4th West to correct private/dual connections
Summary
Following a staff presentation about nonstandard sewer connections uncovered during lot redevelopment, council authorized up to $39,000 from engineering funds (with ARPA options discussed) to extend roughly 275 feet of public sewer to resolve dual/private connections and allow proper service.
City staff described a situation on 4th West where a torn‑down house revealed a nonstandard sewer configuration that ties multiple properties to a private or ambiguous line. Staff recommended the city extend a public sewer main approximately 275 feet to eliminate cross‑connected private lines and provide a proper main for current and future connections. Staff estimated the work would cost between $25,000 and $30,000; council noted $39,000 is available in the engineering budget and approved expending those funds to complete the improvement.
Council discussed funding sources, including ARPA and leftover engineering budget lines, and asked staff to confirm whether a budget opening would be required to reallocate funds. The motion authorized staff (John and Sean) to proceed and to ensure affected homeowners are made whole if connections are adjusted.
