What you need to know
Council unanimously approved contracts for the projects, which are expected to cost approximately $7.72 million, with third-party contractor IDS Engineering Group, according to agenda documents. Mayor James Singleton was absent from the Jan. 12 meeting.
Lift stations are a part of the sewer system that move wastewater from lower to higher points so it can reach the treatment plant. The scope of work includes infrastructure improvements at the following sites:
- Castlebridge Wastewater Treatment Plant
- Castlebridge Lift Station
- Rio Grande Lift Station
- Tahoe Lift Station
- Hillcrest Lift Station
- 290 Lift Station
- Jones Road Lift Station
Assistant City Manager Robert Basford said Jan. 12 that project timelines will vary by station, but the city hopes to “have design and resolution within one to three years.” Funding for the projects will come from proceeds received for a $20 million utility bond approved by voters in November, he said.
City Manager Austin Bleess said the projects will likely extend into 2028 but should be completed before 2029.
One more thing
Council also called an election for May 2, which will include races for Positions 1, 4 and 5 on the Jersey Village dais, currently held by council members Drew Wasson, Connie Rossi and Jennifer McCrea, respectively.
Prospective City Council candidates must file for a place on the ballot by 5 p.m. Feb. 13. Elected council members will serve two-year terms, per the filing details.
Looking forward
The next regular City Council meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. Feb. 9 in the Civic Center Auditorium located at 16327 Lakeview Drive, Jersey Village.
