Infrastructure & Technology Committee — June 8, 2026
The meeting was a standard business session focused on infrastructure approvals with no public testimony or significant disagreement.
Public impact
Hazel CSO Sewer Separation and Water Main Improvements
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Public Works explained this is the second phase of the Broadway sewer separation project to address drainage issues. The scope includes replacing 4,000 feet of water main and addressing 120 lead services.
The committee approved the contract award to Performance Construction and Engineering LLC via a 4-0 vote.
Construction is expected to proceed following City Council approval, likely spanning the summer and fall.
Richard Street, Robert Street, and North Russell Avenue Water Main Improvements
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The project aims to improve water efficiency for a specific subdivision. Discussion occurred regarding the bidding process and the use of the OpenGov platform to encourage competition.
The committee approved the contract award to Gerardi Sewer and Water Company via a 5-0 vote.
Work is expected to begin in late summer.
Decisions logged
Topics discussed
▶ 00:15 Approval of May 2026 Resolution
The committee reviewed and approved a resolution from the May 2026 meeting.
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The Chairperson requested approval for Alderman's Resolution 26-03-51, which originated from a meeting held in May 2026.
The resolution was approved via a 4-0 vote.
▶ 00:35 Hazel CSO Sewer Separation and Water Main Improvements
A resolution to award a $4.6 million contract for sewer separation and water main improvements in Ward 4 to Performance Construction and Engineering LLC.
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Kurt Muth (Public Works) explained this is the second phase of the Broadway sewer separation, addressing drainage in the corridor east of Broadway. The project includes replacing 4,000 feet of water main, addressing 120 lead services, and improving sanitary services. Committee members inquired about street closures, water shutdowns, and the contractor's familiarity with the city.
The resolution was approved via a 4-0 vote.
Construction is expected to proceed following City Council approval, likely spanning the summer and fall.
▶ 07:41 Richard Street, Robert Street, and North Russell Avenue Water Main Improvements
A resolution to award a $3.18 million contract for water main improvements in Ward 6 to Gerardi Sewer and Water Company.
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Public Works presented this as a major water main project targeting a subdivision to improve efficiency. The project involves replacing water mains and 100 lead services. Discussion centered on the lack of local bidders, with Public Works noting that larger projects often attract non-local contractors due to scheduling and scale.
The resolution was approved via a 5-0 vote.
Work is expected to begin in late summer.
Controversy & dissent
Potentially controversial issues
Richard Street, Robert Street, and North Russell Avenue Water Main Improvements
Notable statements
The [Hazel CSO] project is essentially the second phase, the continuation of the Broadway sewer separation job we did last year. — Unidentified speaker · Describing the scope and history of the Ward 4 infrastructure project. ▶ 01:05
We used our OpenGov public bidding platform... I actually feel like we've gotten more bids since we started using that platform. — Unidentified speaker · Responding to concerns about the transparency and reach of the bidding process for the Ward 6 project. ▶ 11:06
Member positions
Positions marked ~ are inferred from context and may not reflect the member's explicitly stated position. UNCLEAR means the vote was split but the record did not name how this member voted — it is not a “yes.”
Public comment
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