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Council OKs up to $1.6M generator maintenance contract amid public concerns over cost and scope
Summary
The city approved a multi‑vendor contract for generator purchases, rentals and maintenance totaling $1.6 million for May 2025–Nov 2026 after staff said an 18‑month term and added transfer‑switch maintenance explain the higher amount; public commenters called the expense excessive.
The Clearwater City Council unanimously approved agenda item 6.5 on April 17, authorizing contracts with multiple vendors for purchase, rental, testing and maintenance of generators, automatic transfer switches and related services in a cumulative amount of $1,600,000 for the term May 1, 2025 through Nov. 22, 2026, with a one‑year renewal option for up to $1,000,000.
Dan Mayer, interim director for General Services, told the…
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