šØ Emergency: $905K for Cook Avenue Repairs
Spring flooding collapsed Cook Avenue's storm drain, triggering an emergency infrastructure project that's ballooned to over $1M. The city must reallocate funds from 6 other planned projects to cover the unexpected costs. š°
Council is voting on awarding the contract to fix the damage and upgrade aging water/sewer lines while they're at it.
Why the Project Expanded Beyond Storm Drain
š 2025 spring flooding caused the existing storm main to collapse completely
ā” Emergency scope expanded when crews discovered the sanitary system was too shallow and conflicted with storm drain alignment
š° Decided to replace aging water infrastructure at the same time to avoid future road disruption
š ļø Project now includes: storm drain replacement, sewer upgrades, water line replacement, and full road repaving
The Real Cost: What Projects Get Delayed
Two Bids, Tough Choice
š Triahn Enterprises: $905,743 (lowest bid, no previous city experience)
š¢ COPCAN Civil: $917,026 (proven track record with Rossland)
āļø Staff initially considered the established contractor for reliability
š Final recommendation: award to lowest bidder to save taxpayers $11,283
Your Voice Matters on Emergency Spending
Should Council approve this $905K emergency contract for Cook Avenue repairs, even though it means delaying other infrastructure projects across the city?
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When & How to Participate
Council Meeting: Monday, September 15, 2025 Agenda Item: 8.b - Cook Avenue Infrastructure Contract Award
š£ļø Speak Up:
- Attend the meeting in person
- Submit written comments to Council
- Contact your councillors directly
This emergency spending decision affects multiple city projects. Your input helps Council weigh the priorities and trade-offs facing Rossland taxpayers.