HomeMy WebLinkAboutA001 - Council Action Form dated January 13, 2026ITEM #:13
DATE:01-13-26
DEPT:PW
SUBJECT:SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM
(E. LINCOLN WAY AND NIKKOL TRUNK LINE)
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
This is the annual program for rehabilitation/reconstruction of deficient sanitary sewers and
deteriorated manholes at various locations throughout the city. The goal of this program is to
identify and remove major sources of inflow/infiltration (I/I) as a means of lowering the peak
wet weather flow at the treatment plant. By eliminating I/I in these sewer mains, the sanitary
sewer system will also regain needed capacity.
This project includes the rehabilitation and lining of sanitary sewer segments along E. Lincoln
Way and the Nikkol Trunk Line, extending from E. Lincoln Way to south of U.S. Highway 30.
WHKS & Co. of Ames, Iowa, has completed the plans and specifications for the work. The
revenues and expenses associated with this program are estimated as follows:
Description Available Revenue Estimated Expenses
State Revolving Fund (SRF)$8,000,000
Construction (est.) $7,540,000
Engineering/Administration (est.) 250,000
TOTAL $8,000,000 $7,790,000
The debt service payments in conjunction with this State loan will be paid from the
operating expenses from the Sanitary Sewer System Improvements program.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve the plans and specifications for the Sanitary Sewer System Improvements
Program (E. Lincoln Way and Nikkol Trunk Line) project, setting February 18, 2026, as
the bid due date and February 24, 2026, as the date of Public Hearing.
2. Direct staff to pursue changes to the project.
3. Do not proceed with this project at this time.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
This project will improve the sanitary sewer system by restoring structural integrity of
deteriorating sewer segments and by removing inflow and infiltration to regain valuable
capacity within the system. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the
City Council adopt Alternative No. 1, as described above.
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ATTACHMENT(S):
E Lincoln Way & Nikkol Trunk Line.pdf
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Project Location: E. Lincoln Way & Nikkol Trunk Line
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