The Board of Public Works on Tuesday approved a disbursement request tied to the city’s lead service-line replacement program, a major construction and non-construction effort carried out with Community Infrastructure Partners.

Speaker 1 introduced Pay Estimate No. 19, saying the request covers work completed through October and includes both construction and non-construction activities. In the audio transcript, Speaker 1 read an amount that is inconsistent in formatting: "This does include construction, as well as non construction related activities in the amount of $5,000,524 $24,923.45." Speaker 1 added that staff "are preparing the first disbursement request right now." Speaker 3 seconded the approval and the board registered vocal assent.

Why it matters: lead service-line replacement programs are typically large, multi-year efforts that require phased disbursements for contractors and related administrative work. The board’s action moves the project forward by approving payment for completed work and enabling the city’s initial reimbursement request.

What the board approved: Pay Estimate No. 19 with Community Infrastructure Partners for lead service-line replacement work covering construction and related non-construction activities through October. The motion was moved by Speaker 1, seconded by Speaker 3, and approved by voice vote.

Transcript caution: the numeric amount as read during the meeting appears in the official transcript with inconsistent punctuation and spacing. The meeting record should be consulted for the precise disbursement total; staff stated they are preparing the first formal disbursement request.

Next steps: staff will finalize and submit the disbursement request for reimbursement processing, per Speaker 1’s remarks. The board moved into a closed session later in the agenda to deliberate claims.