DeKalb City Council approves storm‑sewer contract and $336,891 project budget for West Dresser Road

On May 26, 2026 the DeKalb City Council voted to approve Resolution 2026‑054, awarding a construction services contract to the low bidder for storm‑sewer and drainage improvements in the West Dresser Road area and adopting a $336,891 project budget.

City staff told the council that the West Dresser location must be drained before the city can begin construction of a planned transit center there. Bids were publicly opened on May 8; the contract included in the resolution lists $321,000 as the award amount, and the city manager recommended a $336,891 total project budget to cover likely contingencies and related work. "We recommend your approval in in the amount of $336,891," the city manager said during the presentation.

Council members debated procedure to update the dollar amount in the resolution. Alderman Smith moved to amend the resolution to reflect the $336,891 budget and the motion to amend was seconded; the council then voted on the underlying motion as amended and approved the amended resolution by roll call.

Staff said the funding for the project has already been set aside in Fund 200, the transportation fund, and that the city expects to follow a standard construction‑contract process once the contract is executed. The work was described as addressing failed drain tiles and inadequate retention that have produced standing water at the planned transit‑center entrance.

The resolution was approved by roll call at the meeting; staff will proceed with contract execution and scheduling for construction work that must precede the transit center kickoff.

Next steps: staff will finalize the contract documents, schedule work with the contractor, and report back to the council as construction milestones are set.