Work is nearly complete replacing the foundation around the feet of the Burlington water tank.
Another layer of re-bar was added (above the layer show here), and concrete added for stability.

In late April, after considerable discussion, the Monticello City Council approved an amendment to the City’s contract with Utility Service Group to repair and reinforce the foundation of the Burlington water tower. The amount of this contract amendment is $124,200.  This is added to the $476,000 contract with Utility Service Group to do needed initial repairs on the city’s water towers, and then be responsible for on-going maintenance of the water towers.

Utility Service Group was present at the council meeting and explained to the council members that it was USG’s opinion on their initial inspection of the tower that the foundation was adequate. However when the Health Department inspected the tower, they concluded that the foundation was not adequate to support the weight of the 750,000 gallon water tower over time.  The Health Department will not issue a work permit for any repairs to be made to the tower until the foundation is adequately reinforced.

The council discussed the option of advertising for bids from other companies. After discussion, they determined that there are a very limited number of companies who have the capability to do this type work, and none in the immediate area. USG has already absorbed the costs of the geological survey, structural analysis, drafting and other expenses which amount to around $15,000 – $20,000. If a new company were brought in to do the work,the city would have to pay for that all over again. In consideration of the extra costs, coupled with the fact that no work can proceed until the foundation is repaired, the council decided it would be more practical and cost-effective to contract with USG to make the repairs

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