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Council approves generator maintenance, right‑of‑way purchase, wastewater press expansion and school path
Summary
The Harrisburg City Council approved a multi‑item consent agenda including a 3‑year generator maintenance agreement, a right‑of‑way purchase to support Willow Street expansion, a $149,500 quote to expand a wastewater dewatering press, and a $36,979.66 contract for a middle‑school walking path; all items passed by recorded voice votes or roll call.
At its meeting the Harrisburg City Council approved several consent‑agenda items and related motions addressing public works, wastewater treatment capacity and a school‑adjacent walking path.
The council unanimously approved a three‑year preventative maintenance agreement with Interstate Power Systems to service city generators at lift stations, water towers, public works facilities and municipal buildings for the Aug. 2024–Aug. 2026 period. Council discussion focused on the scope (service of multiple fuel types) and the contract term; the motion passed with aye votes recorded.
The council also approved a right‑of‑way purchase agreement with KTR Holdings LLC to acquire 1,664 square feet necessary for the planned Willow Street expansion. Chad Eby of engineering described the project components — adding a right‑turn lane, two westbound lanes, a wide boulevard separation and a 10‑foot sidewalk — and said the city offered $15 per square foot (the transcript references prior payments near $14 per sq. ft.). The council voted to accept the warranty deed and authorized the purchase.
On wastewater infrastructure, Dustin Priyani, water reclamation supervisor, asked the council to approve a quote (listed at $149,500) from VESCO/Westco to expand the plant’s dewatering press from four to six channels and to add a water heater on the potable feed for polymer makeup. Priyani said the expansion would increase capacity and flexibility — he described a roughly 50% increase in channel count — improve dryness of biosolids (reducing hauling costs), and reduce the need for weekend overtime to operate the press. Staff noted the city previously budgeted about $200,000 for projects of this type; council approved the quote and asked clarifying questions about minor plumbing and electrical work and sales tax.
Finally, the council approved a $36,979.66 quote from Sales Pros Inc. to construct a walking/bike path connecting the bus station, the public works area and South Middle School. Staff said the school will participate by hiring Seal Pros to cut in the trail, dedicate land and cover some grading; the school will also provide a crossing guard. Council discussed long‑term maintenance and snow removal responsibilities; staff indicated routine maintenance would fall to the city unless alternate arrangements are made.
Each motion on the consent agenda and related items passed without recorded dissents. After these approvals the council entered an executive session for contract negotiations.
