Washburn Water Tower repair work extended

Minneapolis file 2026-00941, before the Minneapolis City Council. Passed as of 2026-09-04.

Latest action: Published

What it does

Your water tower repair costs $205,688 more The city is spending an extra $205,688 to complete the Washburn Water Tower repairs, pushing the total to $1.29 million and the finish date to October 30, 2026.

The bigger picture

Delayed tower means longer timeline for water system work The extended timeline frees up city workers and equipment for other water system repairs happening across Minneapolis during 2026.

What to watch

No backup plan if repair costs rise further The contract caps total spending at $1.29 million; if costs climb beyond that, the city would need to approve another amendment or delay final completion.

Official summary

Authorizing an increase to contract COM0009758 with Advanced Masonry Restoration, in the amount of $205,688for a total amount not to exceed $1,286,217, and an extension through October 30, 2026, toprovide sufficient timefor contract closeoutand issuance offinal payment.

Read the official record for 2026-00941

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