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Council authorizes $7,000 vulnerability assessment for Highland Park Water Treatment Plant
Summary
The council approved a resolution authorizing a vulnerability assessment of the Highland Park Water Treatment Plant; staff said the plant has been out of service since 2012 and the assessment will cost $7,000 and take about 45 days.
The Highland Park City Council voted June 2 to authorize a vulnerability assessment of the Highland Park Water Treatment Plant, a site officials said has been largely out of service since 2012.
Councilman Ashafi moved approval with questions; the motion carried with Councilman Ashafi, Councilwoman Martin and Councilwoman Manuka voting yes, Council Pro Tem Robinson voting no, and Council president Thomas voting yes.
Staff told the council the plant has not been fully commissioned since it was taken out of service in 2012 and that the site has experienced trespassing, vandalism and other security incidents. The requested assessment would cost $7,000, take roughly 45 days, include meetings with public‑works and police staff, and deliver recommendations on securing and restoring the site. Staff described the work as a necessary first step to assess security needs, power access, surveillance and other construction recommendations.
Councilman Ashafi and other members asked to be included in site briefings; staff said the consultant will meet with city departments and deliver a written report with findings and next steps for council consideration. The consultant’s stated background was included in the materials; staff emphasized the assessment is an authorized study only and that any work beyond the study will return to council for approval.
The motion passed on the record: yes votes from Ashafi, Martin and Manuka; Robinson voted no; Thomas voted yes. Staff will proceed with the $7,000 assessment and return with the consultant’s report.
