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Commission approves $95,978 sole‑source purchase of water‑plant filters; downtown waterline tie‑ins near completion
Summary
The commission approved a sole‑source purchase of replacement filters and gaskets for the water/wastewater plant totaling $95,978 and received updates that downtown waterline tie‑ins are near completion, with three major tie‑ins remaining and pressure testing ongoing.
City public‑works staff asked the commission to approve a sole‑source purchase of replacement filters and gaskets for the water/wastewater plant, citing vendor exclusivity. The commission approved the $95,978 purchase by a unanimous vote.
Public‑works staff also updated the commission on the downtown waterline project: three major tie‑ins remain to finish the system, pressure testing is ongoing and staff expects confirmation of successful tests before restoring full service to affected downtown customers. Staff said the contractor has replaced some storm pipes in connection with DOT work on Highway 98 and that temporary surface repairs may be requested to address existing potholes at a crosswalk.
At the wastewater plant, staff reported solar equipment is operational and that additional spray fields are installed but awaiting completion of a well before being placed into service. Staff noted an $80,000 reuse grant will support routing treated water back through the plant and reduce discharge volumes.
Why this matters: The filter purchase supports plant operation and the downtown tie‑ins will restore and improve water service capacity; both items affect service reliability for residents and businesses.
Next steps: The city manager and public‑works staff will complete the tie‑ins and pressure testing; the filter vendor purchase will proceed per the sole‑source approval and staff will return with timelines for the spray‑field well completion.
