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Public works outlines Neil Road landfill scale-house expansion to relieve long lines; staff seeks expedited contracting
Summary
Public Works described a planned scale-house relocation and construction project at the Neil Road landfill to expand capacity and reduce safety hazards from traffic backups; director proposed using emergency contracting authority to expedite roughly $450,000 in work already budgeted by the landfill.
Public Works Director Josh Pack told the board that the Neil Road landfill has seen a 38% year‑over‑year increase in vehicle traffic, driven in part by post‑fire activity, and that limited scale‑house storage (about 350 feet) plus a single scale house has produced long queues that spill out onto adjacent roads.
Why it matters: Long lines into the landfill have generated public‑safety concerns because…
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