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Waterville council approves fire‑station exterior work, July 4 fireworks contract and engineering agreement; lease approved
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Summary
Council passed four resolutions Feb. 23 to award a fire‑station exterior contract, hire construction engineering for a major road widening project, authorize July 4 fireworks and approve a 2‑year agricultural lease on city land; one council member abstained from the construction-engineering vote for transparency.
The Waterville City Council voted Feb. 23 on multiple measures authorizing capital work, a contracted fireworks show, federal‑grant‑related engineering services and a short‑term agricultural lease.
Resolution 11-26: Fire station exterior improvement. Council authorized awarding a combined bid (proposal 3 and alternate 1) to Berglund Construction of Delaware, Ohio for a combined amount presented in the legislation (combined bid noted in council packet at $311,500 for the base combined bid and $356,000 including alternate 1 for coping and parapet work). Municipal staff and the city's architect recommended Berglund as the lowest responsive bidder. The motion carried by voice vote after a second and brief questions about bid scope, warranties and prevailing‑wage compliance.
Resolution 12-26: Fireworks contract for July 4, 2026. Council authorized the municipal administrator to enter a contract with Pyrotechnico Fireworks of New Castle, Pennsylvania, for a fireworks display on July 4, 2026 (rain date July 5). The administration budgeted $40,000 for the show in recognition of the city's 250th anniversary; last year—s cost was $27,349.
Resolution 13-26: Construction engineering services for Montclova Road widening. Council selected DGL Consulting Engineers to provide construction engineering and inspection services for the Waterville Montclova Road widening project. The consultant fee is $339,071, which includes construction testing by TTL Engineers ($32,831). The project received a combined federal and state grant of $1,488,191; a portion of the consultant fee is reimbursable under that grant. A council member disclosed prior consulting work for a subcontractor and abstained from the roll call to avoid any appearance of conflict; the motion otherwise carried.
Resolution 14-26: Lease of 100 acres of city agricultural land. Council approved a two‑year lease with Green Meadow Acres LLC of Perrysburg, Ohio, for 100 acres at two city parcels (6730 and 8624 Anthony Wayne Trail) at $337 per acre. The bid is lower than prior leases by $41 per acre, which staff explained reflects current market conditions.
The actions were taken by motions and second, followed by voice votes or roll call as appropriate. Council also announced an executive session to discuss sale or purchase of property under Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22(G)(2).
