Franklin approves emergency repair change order and wastewater capacity studies

Franklin approves emergency repair change order and wastewater capacity studiesThe Board of Mayor and Aldermen authorized a change order for the Ewingville Drive 48-inch emergency repair while advancing separate contracts for sewer modeling and capacity evaluation.

The Board approved Change Order 2 with Garney Construction for the Ewingville Drive 48-inch Emergency Repair Project.

A contract amendment with Hazen and Sawyer was authorized to evaluate southeastern wastewater capacity.

CDM Smith was awarded a $49,935 contract for assistance with a sanitary sewer model and capacity planner tool.

Sanitary sewer availability was granted for a property at 418 Cotton Lane.

The City of Franklin Board of Mayor and Aldermen (BOMA) moved forward with critical water and wastewater infrastructure measures during its meeting on February 10, 2026, approving construction and planning contracts. The Board voted unanimously to approve Change Order 2 to the city's contract with Garney Construction regarding the Ewingville Drive 48-inch Emergency Repair Project. The item was approved as part of the regular agenda following a motion by the Vice Mayor and a second by Alderman Barnhill. While the specific financial impact of the change order was not detailed in the discussion, the project addresses emergency repairs on a major 48-inch line. Garney Construction brings a history of similar municipal emergency work to the project, including chilled water line repairs in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, and the replacement of a blocked 48-inch outfall line for the Knoxville Utilities Board. In addition to the construction approval, the Board advanced long-term wastewater planning efforts through its consent agenda. This included the approval of Amendment 6 to a contract with Hazen and Sawyer for the evaluation of the city's southeastern wastewater capacity. Additionally, the Board authorized Contract No. 2025-0306 with CDM Smith to provide assistance with a sanitary sewer model and capacity planner tool, in an amount not to exceed $49,935. In other business, the Board unanimously approved a request to grant sanitary sewer availability for a property located at 418 Cotton Lane.