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Public works reports large winter salt orders from American Rock Salt and second supplier
Summary
Staff reported new winter salt orders—3,000 tons from American Rock Salt and 2,200 tons from a second supplier—and noted changes in supplier availability compared with prior years.
Public works staff told the council the borough placed large winter salt orders to secure supplies for the coming season.
Staff said the borough ordered 3,000 tons from American Rock Salt and a separate 2,200-ton order from another supplier because the borough lacked extra stock on hand this year. The speaker said prior years had fewer suppliers and referenced earlier seasonal quantities but did not provide a formal budget line or contract numbers in the transcript.
Council members noted price increases and higher usage compared with some prior years; staff said the two orders should provide sufficient material for the winter. No formal procurement motion or contract award was recorded in the provided transcript.
