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Commission approves up-to-$452,351 agreement to remove Smoky Hill River debris at Bill Burke Park

5720019 · August 11, 2025
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The commission awarded a contract to Deal Enterprises Inc. to remove log-jam debris from the Smoky Hill River in Bill Burke Park with an initial four-week, not-to-exceed engagement; staff said the work will be phased and closely monitored and debris will be burned before year-end.

The Salina City Commission voted 5-0 on Aug. 11 to approve an agreement with Deal Enterprises Inc. for removal of debris from the Smoky Hill River at Bill Burke Park, with the contract amount not to exceed $452,351.

Martha Tasker, director of utilities, told the commission staff issued bid documents and recommended the Deal Enterprises agreement developed from a template reviewed by legal counsel. Exhibit A outlines contractor responsibilities — furnishing labor, supervision, equipment and materials; removing and stockpiling debris; hauling material to the wastewater plant; disposing or burning the debris; installing public…

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