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Preston council approves Keller contract for 2 million‑gallon water tank; grant covers most costs
Summary
The Preston City Council approved a professional‑services agreement with Keller and Associates to design a 2,000,000‑gallon concrete water tank, funded largely by a $3.75 million STAG grant; the contract will be signed after city counsel and Keller revise an indemnification clause.
The Preston City Council on Jan. 27 approved an agreement with Keller and Associates for design and construction‑phase engineering services for a 2,000,000‑gallon concrete water tank, city staff and the firm told the council.
The project is largely funded by a $3.75 million State and Tribal Assistance Grant (STAG) routed through federal channels; council members were told that the grant covers the “large majority” of anticipated construction costs and that the city received a waiver for the usual local match requirement.
City attorney Lyle raised a legal concern about Keller’s standard contract language in paragraph 8, an indemnity and limitation‑of‑liability provision. Lyle told the council…
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