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DPW Says Municipal Asphalt Plant Faces Tradeoffs; Committee Agrees to Release Reserve Funds
Summary
Public Works presented a detailed study showing the municipal asphalt plant runs a modest loss at current production; staff recommended continuing operations while exploring partnerships, consolidation or closure options. The committee voted to release reserves and file the study for further review.
The Department of Public Works presented an investigation into the City—s municipal asphalt plant, comparing its costs and production with private-sector suppliers and outlining options including continued operation, upgrade, closure with purchase from private vendors, or a public–private joint venture. DPW reported 2005 city production costs of about $75 per ton versus roughly $67 per ton paid to a private supplier (SEG 1366–1372),…
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