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Commission approves amendment to Greensouth contract allowing on-site belt press at 10¢ per gallon
Summary
The commission authorized an amendment to the city's contract with Green South Solutions LLC to allow the utility to use an on-site belt press for sludge dewatering at a rate of $0.10 per gallon, a change described as operationally equivalent to current liquid sludge removal costs but expected to improve plant operations.
The Lynn Haven City Commission approved amendment No. 2 to the contract with Green South Solutions LLC to permit use of an on-site belt press for wastewater sludge dewatering at a rate of $0.10 per gallon.
Why it matters: The change seeks to improve wastewater treatment operations by dewatering sludge on-site, reducing handling issues and helping the wastewater plant maintain required operating parameters. Staff said the per‑gallon cost is comparable to current liquid-sludge removal fees but operationally preferable.
Staff presentation and rationale: Staff explained that the belt press option will help keep the plant within permitted operational parameters and is roughly cost‑neutral compared with current liquid sludge removal. The amendment authorizes the mayor to sign and execute the contract change authorizing the belt press at the specified rate.
Commissioner and public comments: Commissioners emphasized the importance of managing sludge reliably and asked for regular updates on operational performance. Commissioner Vandegrift remarked that residents might not realize how critical wastewater handling is to city operations and thanked staff for staying on top of the topic.
Next steps: Staff will finalize contract amendment execution and provide periodic updates on belt-press operations and plant performance.
