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Auburn council approves multiple contracts, equipment purchases and traffic measures as fiscal year opens
Summary
At its Oct. 7 meeting, the Auburn City Council approved a slate of contracts, equipment purchases and traffic‑control ordinances tied to the start of the fiscal year, including an ALDOT fiber agreement (city share $176,000), animal sheltering services ($228,000) and a $873,000 pumper truck purchase.
Mayor Ron Anders said the Auburn City Council used its Oct. 7 meeting, the first of the fiscal year, to approve a string of contracts and purchases intended to replenish equipment and advance infrastructure projects.
The council approved a funding agreement with the Alabama Department of Transportation to install fiber primarily along Opelika Road and near the Opelika Road/Dean Road intersection; ALDOT will cover 80% of the cost and the city—s appropriation is $176,000. The council also renewed an annual Cisco voice services contract with C Spire Business (a budgeted $107,000 item) and…
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