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Lanark hires Fehr Graham for sand-filter engineering at wastewater plant
Summary
The council approved awarding design and construction engineering services to Fehr Graham for the wastewater treatment plant's aging sand filters (installed 1984) for $30,850; Illinois EPA permits and potential CDBG grants were flagged during discussion.
Council members heard that the wastewater treatment plant’s sand filters date to 1984 and show deterioration — including outward shifting of a concrete wall — and that engineering design now will allow staff to estimate construction costs, prepare capital budgets, and be ready for emergency repairs if needed. The engineer said the project will require Illinois EPA permitting and could be competitive for Community Development Block Grant funding.
A motion by Alderperson Brad Knutti, seconded by Alderperson Alisha Metz, authorized Fehr Graham to provide design and construction engineering services for the sand-filter replacement at a cost of $30,850. The motion carried unanimously among members present. Staff noted the design work would position the city for future grant applications and more accurate budgeting.
