Dumpster Days in the City of Knox have been scheduled for Saturday, April 30 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, May 1 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT.
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Knox Board of Works Approves Final Payout for Wastewater Plant Project despite Ongoing Problems
The Knox Board of Works has approved the final payout for the Wastewater Treatment Plant project, even though some issues remain. After months of negotiations with Thieneman Construction, the board approved a final change order during a special meeting last week. It accepts Thieneman’s offer of two consecutive five-year maintenance bonds, since a concrete pouring mishap last year could make the basement wall more prone to leaks.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works to Consider Police Hire This Morning
A new hire for the Knox City Police Department will be up for approval during a special board of works meeting this morning. An emergency hearing will be held on 401 West Bender Street, and board members will consider a final payment to Thieneman Construction.
Continue readingIssues Remain at Knox Wastewater Treatment Plant
Knox officials continue working through some issues with the upgraded wastewater treatment plant. Mayor Dennis Estok told the rest of the board of works last month that the city was still holding back some of the retainage from Thieneman Construction.
Continue readingKnox Wastewater Plant Project Continues to Create Challenges
Knox officials continue working out kinks with the upgraded wastewater treatment plant. Wastewater Superintendent Jason Clemons told the board of works last month said he was still dealing with “little bugs and glitches,” like gas and other alarms that keep going off.
Continue readingKnox Dumpster Days Set for May 1 and 2
The City of Knox is giving residents a chance to clean up their properties. Dumpster Days are scheduled for Saturday, May 1 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, May 2 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Continue readingKnox Wastewater Project Contractor Objects to City’s $7,000 Deduction
The Knox Wastewater Treatment Plant project has hit another snag. Thieneman Construction has objected to the city’s deduction of $7,000 from its payment, following a concrete pouring accident last year that led to the need for an unanticipated cold joint in the basement wall.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works to Get Update on Wastewater Plant Projects This Morning
The Knox Board of Works will get an update on the wastewater plant project this morning. After numerous delays and cost overruns, it finally appeared to be complete, only for several more issues to turn up.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works Approves Final Payment to Wastewater Project Contractor, Despite Problems
It turns out the Knox Wastewater Treatment Plant improvement project wasn’t as close to being done as previously thought. After numerous delays and cost overruns, it appeared last month that the only thing remaining was some final wiring work.
Continue readingKnox Wastewater Plant Project Wrapping Up
Work at the Knox Wastewater Treatment Plant was set to reach final completion Wednesday, 12 days after the most recent deadline. Engineer Steve Henschen with Jones Petrie Rafinski says that when the board of works had an executive session last Monday, Thieneman Construction still had about 15 to 20 items remaining on the punch list, most notably, the installation of an overhead door.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works Approves Another Extension for Wastewater Project
The Knox Wastewater Treatment project has gotten yet another extension from the board of works. In September, Mayor Dennis Estok promised that there would be no more extensions, but when the board met again last month, members unanimously approved a third change order. It pushes substantial completion to this Thursday and final completion to December 11, while raising the cost by more than another $45,000.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works Approves Another Extension for Wastewater Plant Project
Completion of the Knox Wastewater Treatment Plant project has been delayed yet again. The board of works Wednesday reluctantly agreed to extend substantial completion to the week of October 12 and final completion to November 12.
Continue readingWork Progressing at Knox Wastewater Treatment Plant
Work is picking up at the Knox Wastewater Treatment Plant. That’s according to Engineer Steve Henschen with Jones Petrie Rafinski. He told the board of works last week that the building shell is up, and the building is almost completely enclosed. Henschen added that work inside the building was proceeding at a “rapid pace.”
Continue readingKnox Board of Works Grants 56-Day Extension for Wastewater Plant Upgrades
The Knox Wastewater Treatment Plant project has officially been extended by 56 days, but not without some concerns from the board of works. Board members approved the extension during a special meeting Tuesday.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works Not Ready to Give 56-Day Extension for Wastewater Project
The Knox Board of Works wants more information before agreeing to give Thieneman Construction more time to finish improvements to the wastewater treatment plant. Engineer Steve Henschen with Jones Petrie Rafinski told board members Wednesday that Thieneman has asked for a 56-day extension.
Continue readingCost of Knox Wastewater Plant Upgrades Increases by Almost $46,000
The Knox Wastewater Treatment Plant improvement project looks like it’ll be over budget and behind schedule. Last week, the board of works approved a change order increasing the cost by almost $46,000.
Continue readingCOVID-19 Response Could Impact Revenues for City of Knox
The response to COVID-19 will mean some adjustments for the City of Knox. Mayor Dennis Estok told the city council last week that preliminary reports suggest a decrease in funding for cities, towns, and counties. “The revenue stream is going to be shorted with this, and if you look at it, our [County Economic Development Income Tax] funds, people get laid off, unemployment, that’s where it comes from,” he explained.
Continue readingWastewater Treatment Plant Construction Creates Questions for Knox Dumpster Days
Construction at the Knox Wastewater Treatment Plant has put the city’s Dumpster Days into question. The event is typically held each May, allowing residents to get rid of any large items that can’t be picked up on regular garbage days.
Continue readingKnox Wastewater Department Saves Big on Furnace Repair
Knox Wastewater Superintendent Kelly Clemons recently told Board of Works members about how her Department was able to save more than $725 on a recent repair.
Continue readingBid Opening for Knox Wastewater Plant’s Headworks Project Postponed
The Knox Wastewater Department has pushed back the bid opening for upgrades to the headworks at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. It had been scheduled for last week’s board of works meeting, but Wastewater Superintendent Kelly Clemons said it’s been postponed until September 24.
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