Public Works Commission October 28, 2025

The City of Watertown Public Works Commission held a meeting on October 28, 2025, focusing primarily on stormwater utility rate studies, capital improvement projects, and procurement decisions. The commission reviewed three alternative scenarios for stormwater utility rate increases, ultimately approving a revised alternative that balances rate increases over time with a plan to revisit the rates in five years. They also received updates on the Clark Street STP urban grant application, which aims for construction in 2031 pending funding approval, and the Annie P. Lewis Park shoreline stabilization project, for which CAPRO was selected as the design contractor following an RFP process. Additionally, the commission discussed an upcoming agreement with the City of Wauwatosa Fire Department for specialized emergency response services related to hazardous materials, with final approval pending legal review. The commission approved a one-year bio solids land application contract with Synagro and authorized the purchase of four new primary sludge pumps from Mohaw for $105,206, a capital improvement included in the current facilities plan budget. These actions reflect ongoing efforts to manage utility infrastructure, secure grant funding, and maintain essential services through strategic procurement and contract management.