Sewer Lift Station #3 is physically located in a manhole within the right-hand south-bound travel lane of US395 in front of Auto Kool.  This location not only makes it very hazardous for crews to access in order to perform routine maintenance on the pumps and motors, but also creates significant traffic disruptions when access is needed.

Replacement of Lift #3 was included in the original 2019 Capital Improvement Plan at an estimated cost of $900,000.  Further analysis showed that this area can viably be served by complete elimination of pumping at a lower up-front capital cost by running a gravity-operated line under UPRR rail lines to Lift #6 in N 1st Place.  This will also eliminate the need for system replacement within 20-30 years at another high cost.  Decommissioning of Lift #3 was therefore included in the updated 2021 CIP at a cost of $550,000.

Anderson Perry & Associates has been working with Union Pacific throughout 2021 in reviewing installation of a new sewer crossing in the vicinity of W Ridgeway Ave.  UPRR has approved the proposal for the new crossing.

The enclosed pipeline crossing agreement is identical to other existing crossing agreements that the City has in place with UPRR elsewhere in the City.  This agreement does not alter any other existing crossing agreements.

1. Approve the Pipeline Crossing Agreement to complete the planned project.

2. Reject the Pipeline Crossing Agreement and replace Lift #3 as originally planned.