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Finance committee recommends $76,700 change order for digester building staircase, citing operator safety
Summary
The LaSalle Finance Committee recommended approving a roughly $76,700 addition to the digester project at 400 River Street for a staircase and handrail, citing safety after the facility was converted from anaerobic to aerobic operation; funding would use remaining loan contingency and sewer-fund dollars.
The LaSalle Finance Committee voted to recommend that the full council approve a change order to add a staircase and handrail to the Digester Control Building at 400 River Street, a project described by staff as a safety-driven add-on tied to the facility—s conversion from anaerobic to aerobic operation.
Alderman Herndon moved the recommendation and Alderman Reynolds seconded; the committee recorded unanimous approval in roll call. Committee discussion focused on cost, procurement and available funding. Committee member and city staff said the item is part of the originally bid project team—s scope and that the contractor who is on site was the only responsive installer in the…
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