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Waukesha Water Commission approves water‑main contracts, AV purchase, easement, monitoring contract, and emergency repair — March 19, 2026

WaukeshaMar 19, 20262 min read

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The commission (6 present, 1 absent) approved minutes and vendor payments; authorized $155,098.67 to Forte' for AV equipment for the new Operations Center; approved an easement with WE Energies (one abstention); approved a $27,731.72 PSA with 120Water for school/childcare compliance monitoring; approved water‑main related contracts including $51,846.33 (Musson Brothers) for Davidson Road work and $5,003,225.53 (LaLonde Contractors) for 2026 resurfacing; and adopted an emergency resolution to replace the Willow Park Apartments water main (not to exceed $76,665) with asphalt restoration not to exceed $20,000. Information items included Operations Center updates, the 2026 utility performance report, and February financials.

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Approved meeting minutes for February 19, 2026.
Approved payments from the General Fund and the Improvement Fund (February Voucher List).
Approved payment of $155,098.67 to Forte' for audio visual equipment and installation services for the new Operations Center (ID#26-03166).
Approved Easement Agreement at the Woodridge Booster Station with WE Energies at no cost to the Utility (ID#26-03167). Vote: 5 aye, 1 abstain (Jeff Fowle), 1 absent (Peter Bartels).
Approved Professional Services Agreement with 120Water for School and Childcare Facility Compliance Monitoring for $27,731.72 (ID#26-03168).
Approved water main offset unit price contract plus 1% City administration fee totaling $51,846.33 for the Utility’s portion of the City Public Works contract with Musson Brothers, Inc. for Davidson Road Utility & Street Improvements (ID#26-03051).
Adopted resolution #3-19-26 declaring an emergency and directed the General Manager to negotiate a contract to replace the water main at Willow Park Apartments, 1017–1021 Delafield St., for a cost not to exceed $76,665; asphalt restoration to be coordinated with Willow Park Management for a cost not to exceed $20,000 (ID#26-03169).
Approved water main replacement unit price contract plus 1% City administration fee totaling $5,003,225.53 for the Utility’s portion of the City Public Works contract with LaLonde Contractors, Inc. for the 2026 Resurfacing Utility Replacement & Street Improvements (ID#26-03176).

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