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Council approves contract for distribution line-worker services as city scales down pandemic-era staffing costs
Summary
Council accepted Black & McDonald’s bid for distribution line-worker services and discussed post‑COPS budget normalization; staff expects contracted costs to fall toward pre‑COPS levels over the next two fiscal years.
KIRKWOOD, Mo. — The City Council on Thursday approved a resolution awarding distribution system line‑worker services to Black & McDonald under a 12‑month initial term with up to four one‑year renewals, and councilmembers discussed the longer‑term budget impacts of earlier, capital‑driven staffing increases.
Staff explained the contract includes lump‑sum prices for common distribution…
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