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Council approves HDR task orders for CCR groundwater monitoring and community engagement work
Summary
City council approved two HDR task orders: up to $414,608 for Board of Light and Power CCR groundwater monitoring and up to $165,692 for community engagement and project coordination for fiscal year 2025–26; staff said the work funds ongoing monitoring and preparation for remediation decisions.
The Grand Haven City Council on June 2 approved two HDR task orders covering environmental monitoring and community engagement work related to combustion residuals (CCR) and other remediation planning.
The council approved a Board of Light and Power recommendation and an administration request to authorize HDR task order 019 (task 006) not to exceed $414,608 for fiscal year 2025–26. Derek Dannis, project manager director, told the council the task order funds continued groundwater monitoring for CCR constituents and includes periodic tasks tied to the remediation program.
Council also approved HDR task order 020 (task 14) not to exceed $165,692 for fiscal year 2025–26 to fund community engagement, a community advisory group, website support and related coordination services. Dannis said the engagement budget is growing because the project is approaching remediation planning and public outreach will intensify; he told council that last year similar tasks cost about $44,000 and that the higher figure reflects anticipated town‑hall events, advisory group work and document hosting.
Budget context: staff said about $1.1 million was in the capital plan for the next fiscal year and that roughly $2.2 million in outside funding remained available for CCR and PFAS work. Dannis said part of the monitoring costs are reimbursable and that staff will pursue state and federal funding as available.
Motion and vote: Both task orders were moved and seconded and approved by roll call. The Board of Light and Power recommended approval and administration supported both resolutions. Councilmembers voting in favor included Franks, McLaughlin, Lowe and Manasseh.
Staff said additional task orders for PFAS and other site investigations are expected in coming months as data gaps are closed and remediation proposals are developed; public engagement and advisory group meetings will be scheduled as the next steps.
