Bangor Finance Committee approves sewer and sidewalk bids

The Bangor Finance Committee voted to recommend two infrastructure projects for full council approval: a sewer capacity project under I-95 and a sidewalk extension on Almond Road. The committee also voted to enter executive session to discuss a real property acquisition and tabled a workout agreement follow-up due to the treasurer's absence.

Key points

• Staff recommended awarding a $933,000 bid to DBU Construction for a horizontal drill under I-95 to increase sewer capacity near the mall.
• Councilor Michael Beck confirmed the project is part of a multi-phase effort to eliminate an aging pump station and that the ARPA funds must be spent by year-end.
• The committee approved a recommendation to award LGT Services $308,775 for 0.48 miles of sidewalk work on Almond Road, funded 50% by the city and 50% by state grants.
• The committee voted unanimously to enter executive session to discuss the acquisition of real property under MRSA Section 4056-C.
• The committee tabled a workout agreement follow-up item because the city treasurer was not present to answer questions.

Next steps

• The sewer and sidewalk bid recommendations will be presented to the full council at the next meeting.
• The workout agreement follow-up will be revisited at the next Finance Committee meeting.

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