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Council approves expanded wastewater solids project after staff clarifies budget alignment
Summary
The council approved a contract for a wastewater solids centrifuge project after staff explained the higher bid reflects added scope and will be funded by internal budget realignment rather than a new appropriation.
The Vancouver City Council on April 28 approved a contract for the wastewater solids centrifuge and associated solids storage-tank upgrades after staff said the higher-than-anticipated bid can be covered by reallocating existing project funds.
Councilor Sarah Fox moved to approve the consent item and Councilor Paulson seconded; the motion carried. The project’s low bid was $3,403,895, while the staff report listed a line-item budget of $1,200,000.
City wastewater treatment program manager Frank…
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