City Council - Public Works and Natural Resources Committee
City Council - Public Works and Natural Resources Committee
Mon, February 23, 2026
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City Council Public Works and Natural Resources Committee — February 23, 2026
This was a routine committee meeting chaired by Council Member Michael Lilliquist, with Council Members Lisa Anderson and Jace Cotton also serving on the committee. All three items involved accepting grant funding or formalizing agreements to support infrastructure projects, and all passed with unanimous recommendations to the full council.
Samish Way and Maple Street Overlay Project — WSDOT Grant Acceptance (Item 24837)
The committee considered a local agency agreement with the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to accept a $2.315 million grant for pavement overlay and street lighting upgrades along Samish Way and Maple Street, from Bill McDonald Parkway to Ellis Street. Notably, this is a 100% grant with no local match required, funded through the National Highway System Asset Management Grant Program.
Assistant Director of Public Works Mike Wilson explained that design is expected in 2026, with the overlay work planned for 2027. A separately funded sewer upgrade will be completed along the corridor before the overlay begins.
Council Member Anderson, who represents the area, asked for clarification on exactly which streets are included (the route includes a two-block section technically named Maple Street before curving back to Samish Way). She also raised a safety concern about a hazardous intersection near the end of the overlay corridor where vehicles have previously ended up in a neighboring house. Wilson confirmed that a separate multimodal project currently going to bid will address the geometry of that intersection *ahead* of the overlay, and that the two projects are being coordinated to avoid redundant work. Anderson also asked about grant obligation deadlines; Wilson clarified that the key milestones are the obligation of design funds (expected soon) and construction funds (before bidding), not project completion dates.
Vote: Anderson moved; Cotton seconded (implied). Unanimous "aye" — positive recommendation to full council.
Electric Avenue Bridge Reconstruction Project — WSDOT Grant Acceptance (Item 24838)
The committee considered a local agency agreement with WSDOT to accept an $10.46 million grant through the Local Bridge Program for a full replacement of the Electric Avenue Bridge. Total project cost is estimated at approximately $11.8 million, with an anticipated local match of roughly $1.385 million (13.5%) on the construction portion.
Wilson explained that the local match arises from a timing problem: WSDOT gave the city only 11 months from award to construction obligation, rather than the typical 18 months. Given the complexity of design, significant permitting requirements (the bridge is within the Lake Whatcom watershed), and the need to hire a design engineer, the city does not expect to meet that compressed deadline. Lilliquist asked whether there was any realistic chance of getting WSDOT to extend the deadline to the full 18 months; Wilson said the odds were slim, likely due to upstream funding constraints on WSDOT's end.
The reconstructed bridge will include improved pedestrian and bicycle facilities, sewer and water line work incidental to the bridge footprint, and design features anticipating future multimodal infrastructure in the area. The bridge will require a full closure during construction, with estimates ranging widely from four to eighteen months depending on conditions. Construction is anticipated in 2028, following design work in 2026–2027.
Council Member Anderson noted the bridge has long been a concern for the neighborhood due to the lack of safe walking and biking facilities, particularly for residents accessing the nearby park in summer. Lilliquist, perhaps tongue-in-cheek, asked whether safety railings would prevent people from jumping off the bridge into the water, as they currently do; Wilson confirmed safety will be addressed in the design.
Vote: Anderson moved. Unanimous "aye" — positive recommendation to full council.
Interlocal Agreement with Lake Whatcom Water and Sewer District — Temporary Water Supply (Item 24842)
The committee considered an interlocal agreement allowing the City of Bellingham to sell water to the Lake Whatcom Water and Sewer District on a temporary basis, valued at up to $250,000. The district needs a temporary water supply while it performs maintenance on an existing reservoir and constructs a new one within its potable water system.
Deputy Director of Public Works Mike Winger (name as heard; may be "Olinger" per the agenda introduction) clarified that the city already has an emergency intertie with the district, and this agreement would extend that arrangement to cover planned maintenance purposes. The agreement is structured for 12 months with the option to extend up to an additional 34 months to accommodate construction contingencies.
Council Member Anderson asked about the age and condition of the existing intertie infrastructure. Winger said the original connection was built in the early 1980s but was retrofitted approximately two years ago with a new meter and backflow assembly, and is in good condition. Anderson expressed general concern about aging city infrastructure but was reassured by the recent upgrades.
Vote: Cotton moved; unanimous "aye" — positive recommendation to full council.
Key Takeaways
Samish Way overlay fully grant-funded: The city secured a $2.315 million, no-local-match WSDOT grant for pavement and lighting improvements on a key corridor; design starts this year, construction in 2027.
Electric Avenue Bridge will be fully replaced: An $10.46 million grant will fund reconstruction of the bridge with improved pedestrian and bike access; expect a full bridge closure during construction, likely in 2028, lasting anywhere from four to eighteen months.
Local match cost on Electric Avenue Bridge: A tight WSDOT deadline means the city will likely owe approximately $1.385 million in local matching funds on the construction phase — a cost that might have been avoided with a longer obligation window.
City will sell water to Lake Whatcom Water and Sewer District under a new interlocal agreement (up to $250,000) to support reservoir maintenance and construction; existing infrastructure was recently upgraded and is ready.
All three items were recommended unanimously to the full council.
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What happened at this meeting
Acceptance of a grant from the Washington State Department of Transportation for the Samish Way and Maple Street Overlay Project (ES593)
Staff presented the acceptance of a $2.315 million grant from the Washington State Department of Transportation for the Samish Way and Maple Street Overlay project (ES593), which includes pavement resurfacing and street lighting improvements between Bill McDonald Parkway and Ellis Street. The grant covers 100% of project costs with no local match required, with design anticipated in 2026 and overlay work in 2027, preceded by separately funded sewer upgrades. Council member Lisa Anderson asked clarifying questions about the project boundaries and timing, specifically regarding hazardous intersection conditions at the corner where the overlay ends and whether safety improvements to the Mason/Maple intersection would occur before the overlay, to which staff confirmed a separate multimodal project addressing intersection geometry would be completed ahead of the overlay. Anderson also inquired about the meaning of the obligation deadlines listed (June and December dates), and staff clarified these refer to when funds must be obligated for design and construction phases rather than completion dates. Council member Anderson moved to authorize the mayor to sign the local agency agreement and any related amendments with WSDOT.
Acceptance of a grant from the Washington State Department of Transportation for the Electric Avenue Bridge Reconstruction Project (ER019)
Staff presented the acceptance of a Washington State Department of Transportation grant for the Electric Avenue Bridge reconstruction project (ER019), with a grant amount of $10,460,000 and a total project cost of approximately $11.8 million, requiring a local match of about $1.4 million. Mike Wilson, Assistant Director of Public Works, explained that the project will replace the bridge with improved safety and comfortable facilities for pedestrians and cyclists, include incidental sewer and water line work, and anticipate construction in 2028 with a full bridge shutdown lasting between 4-18 months. Committee member Lisa expressed support for the project, noting it addresses long-standing neighborhood concerns about lack of bike and pedestrian access, though she noted disappointment about missing the deadline which increased the local match requirement. A committee member raised a question about safety railings to prevent people from jumping into the water, which staff acknowledged would be considered during design for general safety purposes.
An interlocal agreement with Lake Whatcom Water and Sewer District for temporary water supply
Staff presented an interlocal agreement with Lake Whatcom Water and Sewer District for a temporary water supply to support maintenance of an existing water reservoir and construction of a new reservoir. The agreement is valued at $250,000 and is intended for 12 months with the ability to extend for an additional 34 months. Committee member Lisa expressed concern about the age and condition of the existing infrastructure/inner tie, asking when it was installed and whether it would be sound under increased use. Deputy Director Mike Olinger responded that while the original inner tie was constructed in the early 1980s, it was retrofitted about 2 years ago with a new meter and backflow assembly, and is in good condition with no expected issues. The committee voted unanimously to recommend approval of the agreement.
Agenda items (3)
Procedural (3)
24837ProceduralAcceptance of a grant from the Washington State Department of Transportation for the Samish Way and Maple Street Overlay Project (ES593)
The city is accepting state funding to pay for repaving work on Samish Way and Maple Street.
What happened
Staff presented the acceptance of a $2.315 million grant from the Washington State Department of Transportation for the Samish Way and Maple Street Overlay project (ES593), which includes pavement resurfacing and street lighting improvements between Bill McDonald Parkway and Ellis Street. The grant covers 100% of project costs with no local match required, with design anticipated in 2026 and overlay work in 2027, preceded by separately funded sewer upgrades. Council member Lisa Anderson asked clarifying questions about the project boundaries and timing, specifically regarding hazardous intersection conditions at the corner where the overlay ends and whether safety improvements to the Mason/Maple intersection would occur before the overlay, to which staff confirmed a separate multimodal project addressing intersection geometry would be completed ahead of the overlay. Anderson also inquired about the meaning of the obligation deadlines listed (June and December dates), and staff clarified these refer to when funds must be obligated for design and construction phases rather than completion dates. Council member Anderson moved to authorize the mayor to sign the local agency agreement and any related amendments with WSDOT.24838ProceduralAcceptance of a grant from the Washington State Department of Transportation for the Electric Avenue Bridge Reconstruction Project (ER019)
The city is accepting state funding to rebuild the Electric Avenue Bridge.
What happened
Staff presented the acceptance of a Washington State Department of Transportation grant for the Electric Avenue Bridge reconstruction project (ER019), with a grant amount of $10,460,000 and a total project cost of approximately $11.8 million, requiring a local match of about $1.4 million. Mike Wilson, Assistant Director of Public Works, explained that the project will replace the bridge with improved safety and comfortable facilities for pedestrians and cyclists, include incidental sewer and water line work, and anticipate construction in 2028 with a full bridge shutdown lasting between 4-18 months. Committee member Lisa expressed support for the project, noting it addresses long-standing neighborhood concerns about lack of bike and pedestrian access, though she noted disappointment about missing the deadline which increased the local match requirement. A committee member raised a question about safety railings to prevent people from jumping into the water, which staff acknowledged would be considered during design for general safety purposes.24842ProceduralAn interlocal agreement with Lake Whatcom Water and Sewer District for temporary water supply
Bellingham is entering into an agreement with Lake Whatcom Water and Sewer District to temporarily receive water supply from them.
What happened
Staff presented an interlocal agreement with Lake Whatcom Water and Sewer District for a temporary water supply to support maintenance of an existing water reservoir and construction of a new reservoir. The agreement is valued at $250,000 and is intended for 12 months with the ability to extend for an additional 34 months. Committee member Lisa expressed concern about the age and condition of the existing infrastructure/inner tie, asking when it was installed and whether it would be sound under increased use. Deputy Director Mike Olinger responded that while the original inner tie was constructed in the early 1980s, it was retrofitted about 2 years ago with a new meter and backflow assembly, and is in good condition with no expected issues. The committee voted unanimously to recommend approval of the agreement.Additional votes recorded in minutes
Acceptance of WSDOT grant for Samish Way and Maple Street Overlay Project (ES593)
aye 3
Jace Cottonaye
Lisa Andersonaye
Michael Lilliquistaye
Acceptance of WSDOT grant for Electric Avenue Bridge Reconstruction Project (ER019)
aye 3
Jace Cottonaye
Lisa Andersonaye
Michael Lilliquistaye
Interlocal agreement with Lake Whatcom Water and Sewer District for temporary water supply
aye 3
Jace Cottonaye
Lisa Andersonaye
Michael Lilliquistaye
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City of Bellingham Public Works and Natural Resources Committee minutes February 23, 2026, 1:00 PM Chair: Michael Lilliquist Phone: 360-778-8200 Members: Lisa Anderson, Jace Cotton Email: ccmail@cob.org Web: cob.org/council City Council committee meetings Standing committee members receive reports and information, ask questions, and vote on a recommended action for consideration by the full Council at the regular meeting.
Good afternoon and welcome to the Bellingham City Council committee meetings. Um today is Monday, February 23rd, 2026. We're going to start our committee meetings this afternoon with public works and natural resources.
There is no public comment period during committee sessions. Call to order and roll call Council President Stone called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. Present: Committee Chair Michael Lilliquist, Sixth Ward Committee Member Lisa Anderson, Fifth Ward Committee Member Jace Cotton, At-Large Public Works and Natural Resources 24837 1.
That committee is chaired by council member Lilaquist. So I will turn it over to him at this time. >> Thank you, Council President Stone. Joining me on the public works and natural resources committee are council members Lisa Anderson and Jace Cotton.
And we have three items before us today. The first one is an acceptance of a grant for the Washington State Department of Transportation for the Samish Way and Maple Street Overlay project. This is project number ES593.
Acceptance of a grant from the Washington State Department of Transportation for the Samish Way and Maple Street Overlay Project (ES593) Summary: Mike Wilson, Assistant Director of Engineering, presented a Washington State Department of Transportation grant that the City was awarded for the Samish Way and Maple Street Overlay Project.
We've been awarded a grant for this project. It includes pavement reservicing and improving street lighting along the corridor between Bill McDonald Parkway and Ellis Street. So, pretty much that whole section.
The project includes pavement resurfacing and improving streetlighting along the corridor between Bill McDonald Parkway and Ellis Street. Council Members discussed the grant and asked questions. Action: Jace Cotton moved to authorize the Mayor to sign the local agency agreement and any related amendments with WSDOT for the Samish Way and Maple Street Overlay Project.
A local agency agreement is required as part of the process to receive the grant funding from the WSDOT. And so we're here to approve that interlocal agreement so we can accept the money. The grant award is substantial.
MOTION CARRIED 3-0. 24838 2. Acceptance of a grant from the Washington State Department of Transportation for the Electric Avenue Bridge Reconstruction Project (ER019) Page 1 of 2 Summary: Mike Wilson, Assistant Director of Engineering, presented a Washington State Department of Transportation grant that the City was awarded for the Electric Avenue Bridge Reconstruction Project.
The project reconstructs the bridge and includes accommodations for pedestrians and bicycles. Council Members discussed the grant and asked questions. Action: Lisa Anderson moved to authorize the Mayor to sign the local agency agreement and any related amendments with WSDOT for the Electric Ave Bridge Reconstruction Project.
It's $2.3 million out of a project which costs I don't see it quite right away, but um Mike, go ahead and take this away. >> Thank you. My name is Mike Wilson. I'm the assistant director of public works over engineering.
Uh thanks for having us today. uh as presented in the packet uh we're looking and recommending for acceptance of this grant agreement for Samish Way uh and approval of the mayor to enter into related agreements for that uh project.
MOTION CARRIED 3-0. 24842 3. An interlocal agreement with Lake Whatcom Water and Sewer District for temporary water supply Summary: Michael Olinger, Public Works Deputy Director, presented the interlocal agreement (ILA) with Lake Whatcom Water and Sewer District, which allows for temporary water supply to accommodate upcoming maintenance and improvement projects.
Council Members discussed the ILA and asked questions. Action: Lisa Anderson moved to authorize the Mayor to sign the interlocal agreement with the Lake Whatcom Water and Sewer District. MOTION CARRIED 3-0.
Um because there it's an interlocal agreement with WASHDOT. It's requires city council action and that's why we're here before you today that the actual document is a local agency agreement is the name of it with washd and we also have included the project perspectus in the in the packet.
Uh this project is part of the National Highway System Asset Management Grant Program and um it consists of an overlay and lighting upgrades along that stretch of Samish Way and Maple Street. The amount of the grant of $2,315,000 matches the estimated project cost.
Um it's 100% grant, no local match required as part of this program. Uh we anti, excuse me, we anticipate the design to occur in 2026 with uh overlay happening in 2027. A separately funded project will go in advance of that to uh upgrade sewers u in that street uh before we do the overlay.
So there'll be some activity hopefully this later this year to deal with the sewer project. Uh but the overlay and the lighting improvements will come in 27. Um so again recommend approval of of the interlocal agreement and happy to address any questions.
>> Thank you my committee Lisa. >> Thank you. Um that's my neck of the woods. So clarification um I've already had a few people asking questions. So on the title it has um Samish Way and Maple Street overlay and then in the um summary statement it says um from Bill McDonald Parkway and Ellis Street.
So just kind of wondering um so where Samish comes down it has a sharp bend and there's a twob block section that is really maple and then it curves and heads to Alice. So is it just basically the Samish way to kind of that scurve where Maple ends or will it go down part of Alice to Lakeway?
Okay. So, yeah, it doesn't really go down. So, and this is just looking at um timing of the project. Right at that corner where the overlay is going to end um is a a very hazardous corner where vehicles that are heading south more than once has ended up in the house at the corner.
And the previous director had talked about um at that corner making some changes in order to make right where um it goes up Mason and um Maple that section to be a little safer. So I'm wondering if you know and if you don't know you can maybe get back to me um if there are going to be changes that the city is doing at that corner before we do the overlay.
So it does look at the timing of the overlay. I just would really hate to do that and then work happens later on that corner um where there's issues. >> Yes, we appreciate the observation. We do have a separate project that's our um multimodal project that is just getting ready to bid right now that includes the improvements of the geometry of that intersection that you're describing.
So that should happen ahead of the overlay project. Uh and then those two projects are being coordinated so that uh we optimize the work in that intersection. >> Wonderful. Thank you. >> And I do have one more question.
Go ahead. >> Thank you. Just wondering about the timing because if we're going to be doing um some sewer work, which I'm glad to hear we'll do that before the overlay. I'm just kind of wondering the timing.
Um in here it has dates that it has to be if accepted. I think it there's a date in June and then one in December and I think the one in December might be 2027. Um do you know if the work has to be completed by then or does it have to be scoped and contract awarded?
Do you know when this timing would happen? >> It's the latter of the scenarios you described. So the the term in wash parlance is obligation. So the funds need to be obligated uh first initially for design.
So the design phase will be obligated. We're anticipating that just downstream of this meeting and and getting an engineer hired to do the design. And then as the design is completed before we go out for construction bid, we'll have to get wash approval again once the bid's in hand.
We obligate the funds there. So those dates are more that that timing of that obligation will be at the front end of the construction contract and the construction will follow after >> hopefully 2027.
>> Yes. >> Okay. Thank you. >> J I move to authorize the mayor to sign the local agency agreement and any related amendments with wash dot for the Samish way and Maple Street overlay project. >> Thank you.
Motion before the committee. Any further discussion? Seeing none, all those in favor of the motion signify by saying I. I. >> All those opposed, I'll bring it forward the positive recommendation, the unanimous positive recommendation this evening.
The next object is acceptance of another grant, Washington State Department of Transportation for the Electric Avenue Bridge reconstruction project, which is ER019. Again, we've been awarded a grant for electric avenue bridge reconstruction project.
The reconstructed bridge will include safety and comfortable facilities for people walking and biking. A local agency agreement again is required. It's part of the process for receiving the grant funding from the Washington DOT.
So in many ways it sounds very similar. In this case the grant amount is significantly larger 11.4 million a little north of that. Um and the total project will be approximately 11.8 depending on what the final bids are which so therefore does include about a 1.4 million local match for this project.
Mr. Wilson, is there more to say? >> Again, Mike Wilson, assistant director of public works over engineering. Like the last agenda item, just going through the wash process for the local agency agreement and the project perspectives and the uh requiring city council action.
Uh the scope of this project's uh different the grant program is the local bridge program handled through wash. So it's a different source of funds from from wash dot but the program that we operate under is real similar with the agreements and the obligations.
Um we'll be replacing the bridge. You recall that and in the packet we in 2024 we had some emergency repairs done at the Electric Avenue bridge. Had the bridge out of service for uh a couple of months I believe.
And u so this is a complete uh replacement of that bridge. Included in the scope will be some sewer line work and some water line work that's incidental to the bridge footprint. And also we have a forward compatibility look uh is what we call it in terms of the bike and uh pedestrian facilities that'll ultimately be in that vicinity.
So the bridge will accommodate uh those those anticipated pieces. The the local match on this is a little bit different. So the the grant amount is two 10,460,000 because of the timing of the deadlines.
Um we do not anticipate being able to hit the the construction obligation by the time that the deadline for that wash is set on us for for construction obligation. That'll lead to a 13.5% local match on the construction portion that the the design should be 100% but there will be some anticipated match portion on the on the construction.
um design on this one 2026 2027 time frame be uh some significant permitting because of the Lake Watcom uh footprint that we're in and uh anticipating construction in 2028. We haven't hired an engineer yet and uh again early very early in the process.
A lot of speculation as to how long this will take. We do anticipate a a full shutdown of the bridge as it's replaced. On the aggressive side, we're hearing engineers suggest as little as four months, which is hard to believe.
Others are saying as long as 18 months, which might be hard to believe as well. Uh but uh quite a range there. But uh until we get engaged and and uh uh get more analysis done and and timing and the design finalized, we'll we'll keep uh keep people informed on that.
But we are anticipating a shutdown of of that bridge and and there won't be a bypass for the construction. Um so again recommending award happy to address any questions. >> Thank you Mike. Committee members.
Lisa, >> not so much a question. Just uh really happy to see this grant come through. Um electric bridge has always been an issue for the neighborhood in that area because of the lack of bike and pedestrian walkway.
Um, we used to get a lot of emails from neighbors in that area, especially during the summertime with people heading across the bridge um to head to the park. So, I'm really happy to see this coming through.
It's too bad we can't make the deadline and that um they're not um more amiable given the scope of the work and especially having to do a lot of permit processing, but um still a good bang for our buck um one you know 10% to compared to 100% of the cost.
So, um, thank you very much for the work on this and looking forward to the improvements. So, I move approval of the acceptance of the grant from the Washington State Department of Transportation for Electric Avenue Bridge Reconstruction Project ER019.
>> Thank you. I have a motion before us. Is there any further discussion? I have I have one question that will make me probably kind of unpopular. People like to walk out on that bridge now and jump into the water.
I know when we did the commercial street bridge, we put in some rather high guard rails or fencing so people for safety reasons. Are we going to have some kind of a safety rails on that bridge and ruin people's summer fun?
>> I don't know if it'll ruin their summer fund, but we will be taking that into account as we designed for the for the general safety. >> Okay. Well, it's a thing safe thing to do. So, I want to clarify.
I did hear there was problems with the timing that we wouldn't be able to move the project forward fast enough to meet certain requirements. What you're saying is the penalty for that is simply that our we'll have a match whereas maybe we wouldn't have had as as great a match if we had been able to say move forward in the project a year sooner.
Yeah, we'll follow up with WashDOT on this, but typically they give us about 18 months in the award letter to go from design to construction or from award to construction obligation and gives us that window of time to get the design done.
Um, for some reason on this one, they gave us 11 months of turnaround time. And so that's why we're not optimistic that we'll get there. Uh, and just the way the grant is set up, it becomes an 86 1.5% 13 1.5% split.
And so that's why we think that by the time we get to construction obligation, we'll be looking at that local match for the construction portion portion of 13.5%. And that's what that 1,385,000 represents.
>> Okay. And so, but if if if nothing changes, if the requirement stays the same, that's the anticipated local cost. Um, what kind of hope do you hold out for maybe extending that deadline to the full 18 months?
Is that like a 1% chance out of a hundred or maybe better than that? >> Uh, I think it's pretty slim. I think it may be driven by their funding upstream of these projects and constraints on when they when they have that.
So, they're probably likely locked in. >> Okay. Thank you. Any further discussion? All those in favor of the motion to authorize the mayor to sign the local agency agreement to accept this award. Signify by saying I.
I. >> I. Any opposed? Bring that forward again with positive recommendation tonight. And thank you very much, Mr. Wilson. We'll go on to the next item, which is an interlocal agreement this time with the Lake Wantum Water and Sewer District for work they're doing.
And they will need a temporary water supply over and above what we currently have arranged with them. They're seeking to enter Angela's interlog agreement for a temporary supply of water to allow for maintenance of an existing water reservoir and construction of a new reservoir within the district's portable water system.
The city of Bellingham has an existing metered water inert tie as well as the capacity to provide the district with temporary water to allow for maintenance construction of their water system. um here to talk uh the agreement is for the sum of $250,000 and again uh we have sufficient water capacity to provide this uh additional water to the district.
I see that Mr. Olinger is here. Is there more to add? >> Thank you, Chair Liquist. Uh Mike Winger, deputy director of public works. Nothing more to add. I'll simply just want to point out that we have an existing inner tie with Lake Rockwater and sewer district for emergency service.
The center local will allow us to sell them water for ongoing maintenance purposes. Um the interlocal is intended to be for 12 months with the ability to extend it for an additional 34 months to allow them um time to plan and execute their construction project with contingency.
>> Thank you committee Lisa. >> So it by reading this it looks like we have the infrastructure in place that we can basically turn the valve and send the water. Um, do you happen to know when that um that valve or the the pass to has been put in place?
I just keep thinking of our infrastructure and the deficiencies with having to replace and update across the city because things are aging out. I'm just kind of wondering if um if it's been looked at and we know that it's sound and it's not going to fail when they when all of a sudden it's running water all the time.
>> Yes. So, I don't know exactly when that inner tie was done. Um I believe that it was in the early 80s that it was originally constructed. About 2 years ago, we retrofitted it. So, it has a brand new meter on it.
It also has a new backflow assembly on it. Um it goes into an uh what used to be a meter house that's now we use it for maintenance. And so it is in good condition and we don't expect to have any issues with it.
>> Thank you. I get worried about our infrastructure especially with turning something on. >> Lisa, >> um thank you for bringing this forward. I think um their updates are very much needed and I'm glad we're in a position that we can assist um with uh this agency.
So with that, I will move approval of the interlocal agreement um with Lake Wacom Water and Sewer District for a temporary water supply. >> We have a motion to recommend to the full committee this evening to uh authorize the mayor to enter to this interlocal agreement.
Any further discussion? Seeing none, all those in favor signify by saying I. I. >> I. All those opposed? Again, unanimous recommendation tonight. That's the last item on our committee. I will adjourn this committee meeting and return control of the meeting back over to Council President Stone.