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Commission approves fleet, wastewater and stormwater purchases; concurs with KDOT ADA award
Summary
The Leavenworth City Commission approved purchases and contracts including four police patrol SUVs ($173,684), 500 UV lamps for the wastewater plant ($202,269.45), a brine maker and tanks ($55,329.57), awarded a stormwater repair contract ($150,705 plus 10% contingency) and concurred with KDOT on downtown ADA ramp improvements.
The Leavenworth City Commission on Monday approved several procurement and public‑works items across police, wastewater and stormwater operations and concurred with a KDOT construction award for downtown ADA ramp improvements.
Police fleet: Officer Nicodemus requested approval to purchase four 2026 Dodge Durango all‑wheel‑drive pursuit‑rated SUVs to replace older units. Staff identified a dealer (Landmark Dodge) offering a per‑vehicle price below the state contract; the commission approved the purchase in the amount of $173,684.
Wastewater UV lamps: Public works staff reported problems with third‑party UV lamps installed in 2023 that burned out prematurely and, during a two‑month test run, corresponded with E. coli readings approaching permit limits. Staff recommended returning to manufacturer Trojan Technologies equipment and asked the commission to approve a purchase not to exceed $202,269.45 for 500 low‑pressure, high‑output lamps and associated parts; the commission approved the purchase with sewer‑fund financing.
Winter operations equipment: The commission approved a cooperative Sourcewell purchase of a Camion brine maker and two 5,200‑gallon storage tanks from CNH Outdoor LLC for $55,329.57, reporting the cost was approximately $19,000 under the CIP budgeted amount of $75,000; the purchase includes delivery, training and warranties.
Chemicals and storm repairs: After rebidding, the low bid for ferrous chloride (a treatment chemical used for odor control at the wastewater plant) was awarded to Pinco Incorporated at $1.61 per pound with an estimated annual total of $53,140; the commission approved the award. For a culvert collapse at 14th & Osage, staff recommended awarding the construction contract to Line and Weaver Construction for $150,705 and authorized a 10% contingency ($15,000) for change orders; the commission authorized the mayor to sign the contract with funds from the stormwater capital fund and a portion from the sanitary sewer fund where applicable.
KDOT concurrence: Staff briefed commissioners on a KDOT‑led bid opening for downtown ADA ramp improvements (Choctaw to Seneca, Esplanade to Broadway) and recommended concurrence with KDOT’s selection of Julius Scott Construction for construction and Olsen for construction observation. KDOT will cover up to $629,007.50 of construction and inspection costs; commissioners concurred with the award.
Other business: The commission also reached consensus to move forward a first consideration for a special use permit for an in‑home daycare at 1922 5th Avenue (up to 12 children, hours 6 a.m.–11 p.m.) and approved the consent agenda (claims $2,404,463.12; payroll net $431,522.10). The meeting adjourned after the commission recessed into a 30‑minute executive session to discuss personnel matters under KSA 75‑39‑14(b)(2).
Speakers quoted: Officer Nicodemus; public works staff (on UV lamp failures and E. coli readings); city finance/planning staff on budgeting for contingencies and fund sources.
Ending: The approvals authorize purchases and contracts to proceed; individual projects will return to staff for implementation steps such as procurement completion, contract execution and field inspections.
