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Allegan council approves well repair, biosolids contract extension, IT contract and major disbursements
Summary
Council approved a $28,750 purchase order to replace a failed well pump, a three‑year biosolids disposal contract averaging about $24,000 per year, an IT services contract with Clark Technical Services, and authorized accounts payable and payroll disbursements totaling $1,317,549.95.
At the Jan. 12 meeting the Allegan City Council approved several procurement and finance items affecting water utilities and day‑to‑day city operations.
Staff described a failure of Well 1 on Dec. 1 that burned out the pump motor; Peerless Midwest, the city’s preferred vendor, pulled the well and recommended a full pump-and-motor replacement. Council approved purchase order PO26-0846 to Peerless Midwest for $28,750 to replace the well 1 pump and motor.
The council also approved a three‑year extension with Biotech Agronomics for removal and disposal of biosolids at the Water Resources Recovery Facility. Staff said Biotech has field access the city requires; the contract averages about $24,000 per year. Council members asked about tank‑cleaning frequency and hourly rates during the discussion.
Council approved a professional services agreement with Clark Technical Services (CTS) for IT support; the contract sets standard work at $65 per hour and server/network work at $165 per hour, with execution authority granted to the city manager or clerk. One council member clarified that, despite sharing a surname, they have no affiliation with the vendor.
Mayor Pro Tem Hance presented accounts payable of $1,163,226.60 and payroll of $154,323.27 for total disbursements of $1,317,549.95. Staff addressed a duplicate John Deere Financial payment that had been voided and reissued, and the council approved the disbursements by voice vote.
Other actions included acceptance of a donated walleye and perch display for the Water Resources Recovery Facility and adoption of Resolution 26.01 approving 2026 hardship exemption guidelines for property taxes.
