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St. Helens council approves $2.23M water‑main contract, approves consent items and directs staff to draft municipal services fee ordinance for voter review

City of St. Helens City Council · February 5, 2026
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Summary

The council authorized a $2,229,908.94 contract for the Railroad Avenue/South 1st Street water‑main project, approved consent agenda items (including a mutual‑use agreement with the Saint Helens School District), denied a leak adjustment, and directed staff to prepare an ordinance to refer a municipal services fee for voter review.

St. Helens — In business proceedings following public comment, the City Council approved a series of motions that will shape city infrastructure and near‑term fiscal options.

Contract award: Council moved to award a construction contract to Common Ground Excavation LLC for the Railroad Avenue / South 1st Street water‑main replacement project (W485) in the amount of $2,229,908.94 and authorized the mayor to sign the contract. A motion to award the bid was made and seconded and the council approved the authorization to execute the agreement.

Consent agenda: The…

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