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Kalispell council declares emergency to fast-track Buffalo Hill well repairs
Summary
Citing the failure of a major production well, the Kalispell City Council adopted Resolution 62-40 to authorize emergency procurement for repairs at the Buffalo Hill water source, bypassing the formal bid process to try to restore capacity before summer demand.
The Kalispell City Council voted to declare an emergency and authorize immediate repairs at the Buffalo Hill water source, allowing staff to bypass the normal competitive bidding process to expedite work.
City Manager Doug Russell and Public Works Director Susie Turner briefed the council on the condition of the Buffalo Hill well, which Turner described as the largest producing well in the lower zone and capable of about 2,300 gallons per minute. Turner said the well is a…
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