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Arcola council approves $28,326 contract to clear drainage ditches
Summary
Council authorized a ditch-cleaning and widening contract for drainage improvements in the Forestville Road / Froome Court area, awarding the work to Blue Construction LLC for an amount not to exceed $28,326.35 from the general fund.
The city engineer recommended awarding a contract to Blue Construction LLC to clean and widen drainage ditches in the Forestville Road and Froome Court area to improve flow and reduce localized flooding. Turner said Blue Construction had worked with the city previously and presented a sketch showing the area to be widened so vehicles could better drive and turn around.
Council made a motion to approve the resolution and award the contract with a general-fund authorization not to exceed $28,326.35; the motion was seconded and the vote recorded as "Aye." Public commenter Mario Kerria had urged cleaning of driveway covers and ditches earlier in the meeting, saying proper cleaning can prevent flooding of adjacent properties.
Why it matters: Clearing and slightly widening roadside drainage will improve flow in neighborhoods the council and residents flagged for flooding concerns.
