Dunkirk Approves $7,022.50 for Sewer Repairs and Pump Work

From the Dunkirk Board of Works meeting on April 13, 2026

The Dunkirk Board of Works approved three sewage-related expenditures totaling $7,022.50 at its April 13 meeting.

East Central Contractor will receive $1,222.50 to jet a sewer line on High Street. The city plans to bill Ardagh for reimbursement, indicating the blockage may be connected to the Ardagh facility. Ardagh Group operates a glass manufacturing plant in Dunkirk.

Water Solutions will receive $800 for a second pump, originally approved at the February 9 meeting. CW Contracting will receive $5,000 to run electric to a pump.

All three expenditures passed with Dan making the motions and Jesse seconding. All motions carried.

The Ardagh reimbursement detail is notable — if the city is billing a private company for sewer line maintenance, it suggests the company's operations contributed to the problem.

Source: Dunkirk Board of Works minutes 4/13/26 (PDF from dunkirkin.gov/meeting-minutes/)