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Engineering Firm Says Division Street Settlement Not Rankin's Responsibility; Backhoe Repair and Building Interest Discussed
Summary
Glenn Engineering reported that Rankin Borough is not connected to underground utilities at a Division Street settlement and identified the problem as likely sewer-related; the meeting also covered backhoe repair estimates and interested parties for the Carrie Furnace building.
Glenn Engineering presented its February engineering report and told council that it has been determined Rankin Borough is not connected to the underground utilities in the area of the Division Street settlement. Engineer Bob Zischkau said the firm believes the problem "is a sewer problem" and that "Rankin has zero responsibility." He said a memorandum was issued to Braddock's solicitor stating Braddock should address the issue.
The meeting also included public-works updates: Interim Manager Vargo reported the borough's backhoe received two new batteries and that repair to a missing front hood cover carried an estimate over $7,000. Cleveland Brothers advised the cost to repair the hood could exceed the equipment's value; Ms. Vargo said she is investigating having a hood fabricated.
In code-enforcement updates, Nick Ruffner of Glenn Engineering read the February report and said a company has expressed interest in the building at Carrie Furnace; President Price reminded the council that any redevelopment must proceed through RIDC.
Why it matters: assigning responsibility for the Division Street settlement affects who must fund and perform repairs; backhoe repair decisions affect DPW capacity; potential interest in Carrie Furnace may begin a regulatory and redevelopment review process.
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