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STAFF REPORT

TO: Mayor and Council

FROM: Jamey Latchum, Water Resources Director

MEETING DATE: Monday, August 11, 2025

SUBJECT: Approve the Franklin Avenue Water Tower Wellhouse Emergency
Repairs
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SUMMARY
On June 26, 2025, a significant water main break occurred beneath the floor of the existing Water Tower
well building. This unexpected failure compromised the structural integrity of the building by
undermining the foundation and creating subsurface voids within the soil beneath the slab.

BACKGROUND
The incident originated from a ruptured water main that runs beneath the Water Tower Wellhouse
Building. The break caused a substantial volume of water to displace soil, leading to erosion and void
formation beneath the building’s slab and foundation. Immediate assessment by Davis, Bowen &
Friedel, Inc. revealed that the integrity of the structure was compromised, and emergency action was
required.

In order to accurately assess the damage and carry out necessary repairs to the main line, the building’s
subfloor had to be removed. This allowed for a thorough inspection of both the water main and the
affected structural components.

Goody Hill Groundwork was brought on-site to assist with the emergency repair operations. Their team
conducted initial excavation, supported stabilization efforts, and began foundation restoration
procedures.

Financial Overview
Scope of Repairs (per detailed invoice):
Repairs completed between June 26 and August 1, 2025, include:
• Demolition and removal of the existing subfloor and undermined materials
• Excavation to access and repair the broken water main
• Installation of structural shoring and stabilization measures
• Material delivery and concrete formwork for new slab infrastructure
• Replacement of the concrete floor slab, including finishing work
• Implementation of a revised floor drain system design
• Backfill, site restoration, and final cleanup

The invoice details labor, equipment, and materials used across 23 workdays, with costs categorized as
follows:
• Materials: $50,172.14

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