Issue · Utilities

Cathodic protection on the 24-inch reuse water main

A consent-agenda item to amend the FY 2027 Utilities Fund budget with a $53,692 debt-financing supplemental appropriation and to award a $664,800 construction contract to Piping and Corrosion Specialties, Inc., for rehabilitation of the cathodic protection system on the 24-inch reuse water main. Official minutes of October 27 record Motion 2026-177, Resolution 2026-145, announced 7-0, with all seven members listed as Aye.

Current status

Decided

Council approved a $664,800 construction contract to Piping and Corrosion Specialties, Inc., and a $53,692 debt-financing supplemental appropriation to the FY 2027 Utilities Fund, on a five-item consent agenda. Official minutes of October 27 record Motion 2026-177, Resolution 2026-145, announced 7-0.

Background

In 2014, a reclaimed water pipeline of about 4.4 miles, with cathodic protection, was installed from the Town's Water Pollution Control Facility, generally along Battlefield Parkway and Cochran Mill Road. Testing in 2025 showed degradation of the protection system, which has exceeded its life cycle. The Town received one bid, from Piping and Corrosion Specialties, Inc., for $664,800. The CIP included $690,000 of debt financing; staff recommended a $53,692 debt-financing supplemental to the FY 2027 Utilities Fund so the contract and design costs can be funded. (packet pp. 81–82)

Sources: October 27 agenda packet, Oct 27 Council meeting (PDF) (opens in new tab)

Spending

Amount: $664,800 (construction contract) · Vendor: Piping and Corrosion Specialties, Inc. · Funding source: FY 2027 Utilities Fund, including a supplemental appropriation of $53,692 in debt financing, together with the existing Reclaimed Water Line Cathodic Protection System Upgrades CIP balance

What it is

The project rehabilitates the cathodic protection system on the Town's 24-inch reuse water main, a pipeline of about 4.4 miles. The CIP included $690,000 of debt financing; with the recommended contract of $664,800 and the cost of design, staff recommended a $53,692 debt-financing supplemental so the FY 2027 Utilities Fund budget would cover the work.

Sources: October 27 agenda packet (opens in new tab) · October 27 agenda (opens in new tab)