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Allegan council approves $355,768.43 in payments and multiple operational purchase orders
Summary
Council approved accounts payable and payroll totaling $355,768.43 and authorized several purchase orders including road salt cooperative participation, beet-juice additive, pavement marking, boardwalk repairs, and a low-cost city texting service.
City of Allegan — Council approved the evening’s accounts payable and payroll and authorized a set of operational purchase orders and service agreements to support winter operations, downtown maintenance and public communications.
Finance figures presented: accounts payable $229,239.45 plus payroll $126,528.98 for a total of $355,768.43; council approved payment by motion and voice vote.
On operational purchases, council authorized participation in the State of Michigan MyGOV salt cooperative with an estimated commitment of $27,200; staff said bids from the state will produce final pricing. Council also approved a purchase order for 2,500 gallons of beet juice (a de-icing additive used with road salt) for $8,250 to improve salt performance.
Street maintenance approvals included a $16,000 contract (plus $200 contingency, total $16,200) with Michigan Pavement Marking to stripe streets and intersections, coordinated through the county road commission contract, and a $9,891.13 change order with FCNA for repair work on Riverfront boardwalk posts; staff described the boardwalk work as a splice kit/repair to avoid uneven appearance after larger railing restoration.
Council also authorized a city texting service through Telnet Phone Services at $18 per month; staff described an opt-in approach with a landing page and QR code for sign-ups.
What’s next: Staff will finalize state cooperative bid results and issue purchase orders and will provide follow-up on local sourcing questions for beet-juice supplies.
