Utility Service Board: June 11, 2024

The City of Lawrence Indiana Utility Service Board meeting on June 11, 2024, focused on updates and approvals related to ongoing and upcoming infrastructure projects. Key discussions included the near completion of the Fort Harrison sanitary sewer capacity improvements project, with a final walkthrough scheduled to address any remaining issues before closing out and final payments. The board also addressed urgent repairs on the sanitary sewer line along Shaer Avenue, allocating $3 million from available bond funds to address multiple failures and reduce infiltration and inflow (I&I) problems. Additionally, the Brookside Park Phase 2 water utility improvements project is progressing, with water mains installed and restoration work pending. The board is also working on a lead service line inventory project, partially funded by a $400,000 forgivable loan, with further funding needs anticipated. Approval of payment claims and account adjustments were also conducted during the meeting.