City Council approves $110K for Warren County Drug Task Force's capital campaign

The Mason City Council convened on April 14, 2025, to address several key ordinances and service agreements aimed at enhancing community services and infrastructure. The meeting commenced with the reading of Ordinance 2025-37, which authorized the city manager to enter into a service agreement with Safe on Main for $8,000. The council unanimously approved the motion to adopt this ordinance after a brief discussion.

Following this, Ordinance 2025-38 was introduced, which similarly authorized a service agreement with Family Promise of Warren County for the same amount. This ordinance also passed without opposition after a motion to suspend the rules for immediate adoption.

A significant discussion arose around Ordinance 2025-39, which proposed a one-time contribution of $110,000 to the Warren County Drug Task Force for its capital campaign. The city has historically contributed to this task force, and the funds will assist in the construction of a new headquarters that will also house the drug task force. The council expressed support for this contribution, leading to its swift adoption.

The council then moved on to Ordinance 2025-40, which authorized a contract with TEC Engineering Inc. for $54,375 to operate and maintain the city's traffic signal system. The council recognized the importance of this contract, noting its cost-effectiveness compared to hiring a full-time traffic engineer. This ordinance was also adopted unanimously.

Ordinance 2025-41 was presented next, which authorized the purchase of four high-efficiency pool boiler systems for the Mason Municipal Aquatic Center at a cost of $116,428. The council discussed the necessity of these upgrades, particularly in light of the upcoming summer season and the potential for boiler failures. The ordinance was adopted following a motion to suspend the rules.

Lastly, Ordinance 2025-42 was introduced, which authorized a contract with Process Construction, Inc. for the pool boiler upgrade project at a cost of $192,014. This ordinance was also adopted after a motion to suspend the rules.

In summary, the Mason City Council's meeting resulted in the approval of multiple ordinances aimed at improving community services, including contributions to public safety and infrastructure enhancements. The council's decisions reflect a commitment to maintaining and upgrading essential services for the residents of Mason.