Council approves $9,036 agreement with Wilson Engineering to pursue nutrient grant for wastewater plant

La Conner town council approved an agreement with Wilson Engineering to formalize work already completed to prepare a nutrient grant application for the town’s wastewater treatment project. Council members said the work had been done in advance of the grant deadline and that the town was ratifying the agreement.

Council member Scott introduced the item and said the Wilson contract totals $9,036. He said the firm believes the grant would be competitive and that the potential award would be in the neighborhood of $250,000 for engineering design work on the treatment plant.

Why it matters: The grant, if awarded, would fund engineering related to nutrient reduction at the town’s wastewater treatment facility; the council approved the contract to ensure the application materials were supported by a professional engineering firm.

Details and outcome: The council moved and seconded approval of the Wilson Engineering agreement; the motion carried by voice vote. No amendments were recorded. The council noted that the firm serves multiple clients and that the town’s application was one of several projects Wilson referenced in its materials.

Discussion vs. action: Discussion focused on timing (the application deadline had passed) and on anticipating engineering funds; the action was formal approval of the previously provided work in the form of an agreement.

Ending: Council members thanked staff and approved the agreement; staff will proceed with grant-tracking and, if funded, will bring engineering design work forward for council review.