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Mount Vernon council adopts routine and emergency resolutions; ordinances advance
Summary
The council adopted several resolutions and ordinances on April 15 — including road salt procurement, demolition RFQ for downtown buildings, disposal of surplus vehicles, a Safe Streets grant pre‑application, auditor payment authority, and brownfields remediation — and advanced or read multiple ordinances.
Mount Vernon City Council on April 15 approved multiple resolutions and ordinances, combining routine financial housekeeping with several time‑sensitive actions.
Key outcomes at a glance:
• Resolution 2026‑34 — ODOT cooperative purchasing program for road salt: council suspended rules and adopted the resolution so the city can participate in statewide procurement and better secure quantities and rates for 2026. Staff discussed pretreatment methods (including beet‑juice brine) and storage considerations.
• Resolution 2026‑35 — RFQ for demolition of three downtown properties (behind 40 Public Square): adopted as an emergency following staff testimony…
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