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Council approves one-year amendment with Jacobs/CH2M Hill for water and wastewater operations
Summary
The council authorized Amendment No. 2 to the city’s contract with Jacobs/CH2M Hill to operate the wastewater and water treatment plants for 07/01/2025–06/30/2026, citing operating cost increases and staffing challenges for certified operators.
The Brookings City Council authorized an amendment to the city’s contract with Jacobs/CH2M Hill to continue operation of the wastewater treatment plant and water treatment facility for the period July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.
Public works director Darren said the amendment reflects operating-cost increases — including CPI impacts — and noted that finding and retaining certified operators is a statewide challenge. Darren said the contract supports compliance with environmental regulations and helps avoid fines for accidental discharges or paperwork violations. Councilors who spoke noted that audit data and multi-year comparisons support the city’s cost savings under the contract.
A motion to authorize the city manager to sign Amendment No. 2 was moved, seconded and carried; no specific dollar amounts for the amendment were discussed on the record at the meeting.
