Construction delays on Lytle’s elevated water storage facility and changes in Saddle Ridge easement

By Anton Riecher
The Lytle city administrator Zachary Meadows reported to the council that construction on a new elevated water storage facility remains on hold until August. The contractor for the storage tank, Phoenix Tanks, cited labor shortages and massive increase in demand for tank construction for the delay in the original January completion date.
Meadows said he is conferring with the city attorney on the ongoing delays. Phoenix faces a $175,000 penalty on the final bill if the city chooses to go forward with the existing contract despite the delay.
Working is on schedule for a 12-inch water line loop that would supply the completed storage facility, Meadows said.
Despite the slowdown in subdivision projects, Meadows reported that the Rosewood subdivision has completed 81 homes in its phase one project with 15 still under construction.
Adjustment in easement
In other business, the council voted unanimously to…LOGIN TO CONTINUE READING at www.devinenewsmembers.com. You will get instant access to our full E-edition, and begin getting the newspaper delivered to your home next week for $36 a year in Medina County. Support important local city, county, and school news like this!