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Bedford council approves canvass, multiple contracts and new water-rate structure; several measures pass unanimously
Summary
At its May 13 meeting the Bedford City Council formally canvassed election results and swore in two council members, approved a consent package of contracts, ratified HVAC repairs and adopted a revised water-rate schedule in a 4–1 vote.
The Bedford City Council on May 13 officially canvassed the May 3 general election results, swore in newly elected council members and approved a suite of contracts and budgeted repairs, then adopted a new tiered residential water-rate structure by a 4–1 vote.
The council’s mid-May meeting included routine consent approvals, a resolution ratifying repairs to building HVAC and monitoring systems, and an ordinance changing the municipal water-rate schedule. The most contested action was the water-rate ordinance, which passed 4–1 after staff presented usage data and conservation goals.
Canvass and inauguration: City Secretary Michael Wells reported the county-certified results and presented a resolution to accept the canvass. Council approved the canvass, then administered the statement of elected officer and oath of office. Wells reported that Amy Sable won the council Place 3 seat and Steve…
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