Sean C. Morgan
The city went over its budget by about $6,300 for a waterline replacement project for Grape Loop when it encountered difficulties in turning off water to the area.
The Sweet Home City Council on Feb. 13 approved a bid from ML Houck Construction Co. of Salem for a maximum of $187,000, including contingency funds. The additional expense brings the total cost of the project to $193,000. The engineer’s estimate for the project…