Board approves filter media purchase, mixer replacements, contract extension and $778,429.82 in vouchers

The Board of Public Works and Capital Assets on March 2025 approved several routine maintenance and professional-services items, including the purchase of filter media, replacement of two rapid mixers, an extension of a general services agreement, and payment of $778,429.82 in utility vouchers.

The board authorized an agreement with Xylem Inc. to purchase additional filter media. Staff described the media as anthracite coal used on top of the plant’s filters and said the material has been lost over time from routine backwashing; the last full filter work occurred in February 2010. Staff reported a test last year showed about 2,000 pounds was needed. At the meeting staff initially cited a purchase figure of $19,007.42; the motion presented to the board…