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Council approves generator and transformer purchases and funds three tourism projects
Summary
Council accepted a $73,791 low bid for two portable Generac generators and approved a $28,415 purchase of a 3‑phase transformer for the new library; council also approved three room‑tax grants totaling $12,272 for local tourism projects.
The City of New Richmond council approved several capital purchases and recommended room‑tax disbursements.
Utility staff recommended accepting the low bid from Colorado Standby for two portable Generac generators, totaling $73,791, and declaring the city’s current backup generator surplus for auction to offset costs; council approved the recommendation. The utility commission reviewed the bids and recommended the low bid.
Separately, council approved purchasing a 3‑phase transformer from Resco for $28,415 to serve the planned library project; purchases over $25,000 come to council under the city’s purchasing policy.
On tourism funding, the tourism committee recommended three room‑tax awards: Halos of Saint Croix Valley ($4,262) for its memorial walk/run; Corn Fest (New Richmond Area Community Center) ($110); and a $7,900 reimbursement to the Whispering Hills Disc Golf Course for a shelter. Council approved the awards and directed funds from room‑tax revenue.
Next steps: staff will finalize purchase contracts and arrange surplus auction; tourism grantees will receive disbursement per program guidelines.
