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Herington closes out CDBG emergency grant after wastewater aeration repairs; small overage covered by city
Summary
The city closed a public hearing to finalize a CDBG emergency grant used to replace failing aeration blowers at the wastewater plant; total spent was $94,413 versus $93,554 awarded (an overspend of $1,110.64) that staff covered internally. The commission heard no public comment and closed the hearing.
The Herington City Commission opened and closed a public hearing to finalize a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) emergency award that funded replacement of aeration blowers at the municipal wastewater treatment facility.
Staff reported the boilerplate: failing aeration blowers required temporary generator and compressor rentals while a long‑term solution was identified. City officials identified the CDBG emergency grant as the funding source and selected a sole‑source Aurizon brand blower compatible with planned Phase 2 sewer renovation equipment. The project was completed and the city proceeded to close out the grant with Kansas Department of Commerce and CDBG representatives.
City staff reported $94,413 in CDBG‑funded expenditures against an awarded amount of $93,554, representing an overspend of $1,110.64 that the city absorbed rather than requesting an amendment because the administrative process would have been restrictive. Staff said CDBG officials approved the closeout and the city met state and federal program requirements.
At 07:00 the commission opened the public hearing for closeout, invited public comment (none), and at 07:01 formally closed the hearing. Commissioners moved to accept the closeout record.
Why it matters: Replacing aeration blowers restored proper wastewater treatment operations and prevented potential service interruptions; the grant closeout documents performance and compliance with state and federal requirements.
Next steps: Staff will file the affidavit of publication and closeout paperwork with grant administrators and continue preventive maintenance planning for wastewater equipment.
