Board tables $39,300 conceptual engineering proposal for Warsaw tile reroute, seeks second bid

Jim presented a conceptual proposal from Burke Engineering to evaluate options and prepare elevations and conceptual plans to reroute or replace failing tile beneath a commercial area near the site of new construction. He said the proposal would cost about $39,300 and that the work would produce options useful to approach the city and property owners for construction funding.

Members agreed a third‑party conceptual study would provide necessary technical information, but several asked for a competitive quote to ensure the county is a good steward of limited funds. Jim said the study is conceptual only and would not include construction drawings, and he agreed to seek another firm for pricing. The board moved to table the Burke Engineering proposal pending an additional estimate and carried the motion.

Jim told the board the funding would mostly come from the drainage maintenance fund, leaving only enough for routine brush control work; he emphasized that any construction would require city involvement and likely additional funding sources.