Tuscaloosa advances $923,000 engineering amendment for Hilliard Fletcher electrical upgrades

Tuscaloosa advances $923,000 engineering amendment for Hilliard Fletcher electrical upgradesThe Tuscaloosa City Council reviewed several water and drainage infrastructure authorizations, including a major engineering contract amendment and minor equipment purchases.

A $923,677 contract amendment was authorized for Garner and Associates Engineering for the Hilliard Fletcher electrical upgrades project.

The city approved an equipment purchase of $10,258 from Thornton Musso and Bellamon for a Watson-Marlow high-flow pump.

Easement acquisitions were approved for the Eastover Drainage Improvements Project ($2,825) and the Cypress Creek 8 Drainage Project ($750).

During an August 18, 2026 pre-council briefing, the Tuscaloosa City Council reviewed a slate of infrastructure and procurement authorizations for the Tuscaloosa Water and Sewer Department. The most significant water-related agenda item was Contract Amendment Number 1 with Garner and Associates Engineering. Presented by Mr. Holmes, the city attorney, the amendment authorizes professional engineering and related services for the Hilliard Fletcher electrical upgrades project. The approval sets the total amended compensation amount for the engineering contract at $923,677. The item was previously advanced from the city's projects committee on August 11. Alongside the Hilliard Fletcher project, the council advanced minor drainage and equipment authorizations. The Chief Financial Officer was authorized to draw drafts for two drainage project easement acquisitions: $2,825 for the Eastover Drainage Improvements Project and $750 for the Cypress Creek 8 Drainage Project. Additionally, the city's purchasing department brought forward an authorization for water and sewer equipment from Thornton Musso and Bellamon. The $10,258.16 purchase is designated for a Watson-Marlow high-flow pump and pump head. The authorizations were reviewed during the legal department's agenda presentation and advanced without further questions from the council.