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Knox Board of Works Given Update on Lift Station Project

March 27, 2014March 26, 2014WKVI

The Knox Board of Works received an update on the lift station project on Clabaugh Drive.

A pay application for $10,553.07 was approved. Bob Aloi from Territorial Engineering explained that the pump issue over the winter was reportedly caused by a problem with the force main. He said once the wastewater department crews finished cleaning the force main, crews will see how well the pump works. Aloi doesn’t anticipate any further costs in this project, but if the crews evaluate the pump after the force main is cleared and they find that it’s not working properly, crews would need to remove the pump and reevaluate the situation which could cost the city more money.

The project, which was supposed to be completed before the winter season, is nearly finished. The old lift station still needs to be removed and other items need to be wrapped up, including paving, before it is all said and done.

Knox Board of Works Approves Pay App for Lift Station Pump

December 20, 2013December 19, 2013WKVI

The lift station for the city of Knox is reportedly “beyond its last legs,” according to an official with the city water department. Bob Alloy with Territorial Engineering approached the Knox Board of Works this week and explained that a crew is still working to try to get the new pump operational, having already visited the city six times previously to try to repair the problematic pump.

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Knox Board of Works Approves Pay Application For Water Line Project

December 19, 2013December 18, 2013WKVI

The Knox Board of Works this week approved two motions regarding the water line installation project for the Starke County Sheriff’s Department and Detention Center at the intersection of State Road 8 and County Road 550 East in Knox. Bob Alloy with Territorial Engineering approached the board and explained that the work is still taking place for the county’s portion of the project, but the work for the city of Knox has been completed.

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Lift Station Project Experiences Slight Delay

October 25, 2013October 24, 2013WKVI

The Knox Board of Public Works received an update on the lift station project at the corner of Clabaugh Drive and Heaton Street (U.S. 35). A small setback was experienced when hatches weren’t installed as instructed by the manufacturer. That required some cement work to be redone and has created a small delay in the project. Selge Construction should be resuming work today.

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Starke Commissioners Approve Expenditure for Water Improvements Near Jail Site

September 6, 2013September 5, 2013WKVI

This building on SR 8 at CR 550 E will soon house the new Starke County Jail.

The Starke County Commissioners approved a motion to fund the improvement of the water infrastructure near the site of the soon-to-be Starke County Jail across from Sabre Manufacturing on State Road 8. The water capacity for the building is not adequate for the facility, so larger water lines are needed to increase the width of the pipes from six inches to eight inches.

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Knox Board of Works Approves Storm Water Proposal for New Jail

July 26, 2013July 25, 2013WKVI

The Knox Board of Public Works this week approved a request by the DLZ Corporation regarding storm water drainage at the new Starke County Jail site. DLZ representatives and a representative for the Starke County Commissioners made a proposal to expand the existing retention basin and add another basin behind the building. The storm water would not run into the city storm water system, but would make use of the basins and disperse naturally.

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Knox City Council Approves Another $20,000 Toward Sewer Project

May 15, 2013May 14, 2013WKVI

The Knox City Council last night approved a motion to add up to $20,000 to the lift station project from the city’s Sewer Improvement Fund after Mayor Rick Chambers explained that the bids for the project came in just over the estimated cost. Territorial Engineering had estimated that the project would cost around $188,000, and the lowest bid came in at $170,405; unfortunately, with engineering and contingency costs, Chambers said the council would need to appropriate another $20,000 toward the project.

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Knox Board of Public Works Discusses Progress at Phoenix House

April 26, 2013April 25, 2013WKVI

The Knox Board of Public Works approved a pay application for Chester Construction at their meeting this week in the amount of $49,563.74. The board members also approved a claim for Mark Milo Enterprises for $29,307.50.

Van Janovic from Territorial Engineering explained to the board that these claims are for the Phoenix House construction project. He said Chester’s work is about 91 percent complete and the parking lot work being done by Mark Milo is about 63 percent complete. He said he walked through the project area and was impressed with the work that has been done and it’s been on schedule.

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Construction Work on the Phoenix House More Than Halfway Done

March 30, 2013March 29, 2013WKVI

The Phoenix House construction project is moving along.

Bob Alloy from Territorial Engineering appeared before the Knox Board of Works members to present a pay application for the construction done. The amount of $82,269 was approved for Chester Construction.

Alloy said about 65 percent of the construction is done. There is $140,000 left to complete the project.

The construction project began in mid-January with site preparations beginning in December. The Phoenix House suffered flooding and grant money was sought by K-IRPC to aid in the construction project. The garage is being expanded to include a storage area, a group meeting room, a library and computer area.

Knox Lift Station Project Begins; Contract Signed

May 30, 2012May 29, 2012WKVI

The estimated $200,000 lift station project at the corner of Claybaugh and U.S. 35 has begun with the letting of an engineering contract. The City of Knox has signed a contract with Territorial Engineering for $21,000 to design a new modern submersible pump. The current lift station has been deemed difficult and unsafe to maintain.

Van Janovic of Territorial Engineers said the design should be complete by August and ready for bid. The construction of the new lift station could cause some inconvenience for personnel at the South Side Fire Station, but Janovic said they should be able to work around it.

Courthouse Sidewalk to become ADA Accessible

September 29, 2011September 29, 2011WKVI

Starke-County-Courthouse-large — Starke County Courthouse

The Knox City Council, on a unanimous vote Tuesday night, gave Mayor Rick Chambers the go-ahead to do the sidewalk work on the Courthouse square to make it ADA accessible.

“We’ve discussed doing something with that sidewalk to make it handicapped accessible on the west side of the Courthouse and I’ve talked with several contractors,” said Mayor Chambers. “We’ve went over ADA regulations and I’ve talked with the Commissioners and I don’t feel comfortable just diving into that project without having it engineered.”

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