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Commission authorizes mayor to sign final CDBG urgent-needs agreement for wastewater blowers
Summary
The commission approved the final Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) urgent-needs agreement to reimburse the city for wastewater blower equipment (about $85–86,000 in equipment; total grant roughly $94,000), with staff expected to pay upfront and seek reimbursement upon installation.
HARRINGTON — The Harrington City Commission on June 3 approved a final CDBG urgent-needs grant agreement that covers replacement blowers and associated equipment at the wastewater treatment plant.
Staff said the blowers and related equipment arrived and installation was awaiting a few valves and an electrician. The city will likely pay vendor invoices up front and submit for reimbursement under the CDBG agreement. Staff reported equipment costs around $85,000–$86,000 and total grant funds near $94,000, with the remaining funds covering grant administration and the application process.
Flint Hills Regional Council assisted the city with the application and will help with grant monitoring and reporting to the CDBG program (a HUD-run program with specific federal requirements). Staff said the blowers will be placed temporarily but will be incorporated into the plant when the plant’s next phase is built.
A motion to approve the final agreement and authorize the mayor to sign was made, seconded and approved by the commission; the action authorizes the mayor to execute the agreement so the city can finish installation and seek reimbursement per grant terms.
No further discussion or conditions were recorded; staff said they expected installation to begin once the valves and electrical hookups were scheduled and available.
