City Council Agenda Report
June 2, 2026
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: Albert Mendoza, P.E., Director of Public Services/City Engineer Jacqueline Koontz, P.E., Senior Civil Engineer
Christopher Enriquez, Management Analyst
SUBJECT: CONFIRM EMERGENCY SERVICE WORK ON PRESSURE REDUCING
STATIONS FOR WATER SYSTEMS
Background:
The Norwalk Municipal Water System (“NMWS”) relies on pressure reducing valves installed throughout the city to regulate water pressure, protect infrastructure, and maintain operational efficiency. During routine system operations, several pressure reducing valves were identified as requiring immediate maintenance and rebuilding services in order to keep the system functioning properly, prevent potential service disruptions, pressure fluctuations, and prevent damage to the distribution system. Due to the urgent nature of the work, emergency maintenance and rebuild services were necessary to restore the valves to a reliable operating condition.
Griswold Industries, the City's designated contractor for pressure reducing valve components, was utilized to perform the emergency services. Over a three-week period, maintenance and rebuild services were completed at five locations, with all pressure reducing valve components restored to full operation. The work included installation of main valve and pilot rubber rebuild kits and the performance of preventative maintenance necessary to maintain continued system reliability. Due to the extent of the emergency repairs and rising maintenance and rebuilding costs, additional funding is required to pay the outstanding invoices. The five locations where emergency work was performed are as follows:
13612 San Antonio Drive
11723 Rosecrans Avenue
13903 Sylanwood Avenue
11542 Lowemont Street
12601 Norwalk Boulevard
City Council June 2, 2026
Confirm Emergency Work for Water Pressure
Reducing Stations
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Fiscal Impact:
Invoices will be paid with Water Enterprise Funds from the Approved Fiscal Year 2025/26 Budget.
Invoice Services Amount
936784 Preventative maintenance $ 4,850.45
936785 Replaced broken ball valves and micro switch $ 5,521.42 936791 Diaphragm assembly maintenance $ 5,193.90
938870 Replaced ball valves and CRD yoke $ 8,680.24 938874 New kit in pilot system installed and epoxy replacement $ 7,911.70 Total: $ 32,157.71
Citizens Advised:
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Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:
N/A
Recommended Action:
Staff recommend City Council authorize the City Manager to confirm the service work for pressure reducing stations completed by Griswold Industries in the amount of $32,157.71.
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