Infrastructure committee approves multiyear maintenance contract for Countryside standpipe to defer major costs

The Infrastructure & Environment Committee recommended approval of a multiyear maintenance contract with Utility Services Incorporated to maintain the Countryside standpipe, a 200‑foot water tank, including interior and exterior renovation scheduled in 2016 and recurring inspections and repairs under a cost‑equalized long‑term contract.

Staff explained that the proposed contract schedules an exterior overcoat in 2016 (rather than abrasive blast and full removal of existing paint), which the staff estimate avoids approximately $400,000 in immediate cost. Staff described a cost equalization approach so major renovation costs are spread over multi‑year periods, an exterior recoating scheduled in year 12, and an interior recoating in year 14. The packet included appearance options and two proposed logos; committee members asked about logo placement and the visual alignment with Village Hall and the new fire department branding. Staff said the proposed color scheme loses the lighthouse window detailing and uses a light/dark blue scheme consistent with village branding, which also reduces some costs.

Committee voted in favor and moved the item onto the consent calendar. The transcript records details of the scope (inspection cadence, overcoat vs. abrasive blasting and cost consequences) and the committee discussion about where the logo would be most visible along Northwest Highway.

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