Utility Service Board: April 9, 2024

The City of Lawrence Indiana Utility Service Board meeting on April 9, 2024, focused on several procurement and contracting matters related to utility infrastructure. The board reviewed and approved payment of claims and discussed bids received for potholing work required by the EPA for lead line service inventory, with four bids ranging from approximately $297,000 to $935,000. The utility plans to utilize up to $400,000 in forgivable grant funding for this work. Additionally, the board approved task orders with Wesler Engineering for general on-call engineering services not to exceed $10,000 and for the Shadeland Avenue water main lowering project. The board also approved a resolution for disposal of surplus damaged property and authorized two sanitary sewer account adjustments due to broken water lines. Overall, the meeting emphasized prudent contracting and budget management to support water infrastructure projects and regulatory compliance.