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OBSERVER photo by Braden Carmen The City of Hanover has accepted a bid from DJM Contracting Inc. of Eden, NY, for its water main replacement project on Routes 5 and 20 at a cost of $1,162,190.
HANNOVER – Many municipalities and companies have struggled to obtain interest on their construction projects in recent years. However, the city of Hanover did not have this problem with one of its major projects.
The city received seven bids and opened them on August 7. The City Council selected the lowest bid for its project to replace the water mains on Routes 5 and 20.
The City of Hanover awarded the contract for the Routes 5 and 20 water main replacement project to DJM Contracting Inc. of Eden at a cost of $1,162,190. The contract is contingent on the availability of project funds and approval by City Attorney John Grennell. City Council member Aimee Rogers was absent from the recent meeting, but council members in attendance voted unanimously to accept the lowest bid received.
The city was eagerly awaiting the start of the project because the state Department of Transportation is planning lane reduction on Routes 5 and 20 in the near future. The city was waiting for the green light from the state to coordinate the projects on a similar schedule to avoid redundant construction or disruption to any of the projects after work is completed.
The Ministry of Transport presented its lane reduction project to the city of Hanover last June. The timetable presented at the time indicated an expected start date of May-June 2024.
At the time, City Council member Bernie Feldmann said of the city’s water project: “I would think we would be out before you or at the same time.”
Instead, despite delays from the Ministry of Transportation, the city hopes to begin construction this winter, even though the city was ready for operations several months ago. The city received funding for the project from the Rural Development Program, but the funding is only valid until October.
Also of note in the City of Hanover is additional work at Bicentennial Park on King Road. American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds will be used to purchase materials from Gernatt’s Asphalt Products Inc. in the amount of $1,391.60 and Big Dog Gravel Inc. in the amount of $3,015.68. The City also provided ARPA funds to cover a previously approved $6,000 payment to Kravitz Tree Service for tree removal in Bicentennial Park.
The city is also still discussing purchasing cameras to increase security. City Council member Ed Schintzius reported an increase in vandalism on the city’s beaches and believes cameras are a necessary investment. The city council also allocated ARPA funds to purchase an HP laptop with software and a desktop printer for the city clerk’s office at a cost not to exceed $1,300.
In addition, Hanover City Councilman Lou Pelletter was authorized to sign a contract with Murray Roofing Co. of Cheektowaga to repair the roof of the Street Department building. The work is covered by the warranty. The City Council also authorized Pelletter to enter into a contract with the City to participate in the NYCLASS investment program.
In July, Hanover Court collected a total of $13,010 from 156 traffic violations, 10 criminal cases and six civil cases. The City Clerk’s Office collected $905 in July, issuing 51 dog licenses and 13 State Department of Environmental Conservation licenses. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office reviewed 389 incidents involving 453 deputies in July.
The city is also seeking applicants for the position of Clerk II on a daily basis for the offices of the city assessor, the building inspector and the city clerk.
The city has also planned the Town of Hanover E-Waste Recycle Day, an event where residents can recycle unwanted electronics for free. The event will be held on Saturday, August 31, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hanover City Hall. If you have any questions, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (716) 934-2273.
The next meeting of the Hanover Town Board will be held on Monday at 7:30 p.m. in the Hanover Town Courtroom.
