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Altoona council approves consent agenda including multimillion‑dollar pay apps and sets water‑loan hearing
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Summary
Council approved a consent agenda containing multiple change orders and pay applications for local infrastructure projects, approved applying for a Community Forestry Grant, and set a public hearing on a Water Revenue Loan not to exceed $4,550,000; the consent agenda passed unanimously.
The Altoona City Council approved its consent agenda on Aug. 19, which included several construction change orders and pay applications and a resolution to apply for a Community Forestry Grant.
Notable consent items recorded in the minutes included Change Order #2 to JAS Concrete for Ironwood Pickleball Courts ($7,838.75); Pay App #2 to JAS Concrete ($69,026.73); Change Order #1 to Absolute Group for 8th Street SW Reconstruction‑Phase 2 ($111,948.41); Pay App #3 to Absolute Group ($404,835.43); Change Order #8 to Absolute Concrete Construction, Inc. for 1st Avenue Reconstruction‑Phase III ($31,382.98); Pay App #15 to Absolute Concrete Construction, Inc. ($41,401.73); Pay App #3 to Reilly Construction for 2024 Tuscany Pond Enhancements ($162,393.00); Pay App #12 to Elder Corporation for 8th St SW Reconstruction, Phase 1 ($30,000.00); and Pay App #5 to Iowa Sports Turf for Sam Wise Sports Complex Renovation Phase #3 ($56,687.75).
The council also approved a resolution to apply to the Community Forestry Grant Program and fixed a date to hold a public hearing on a proposal to enter into a Water Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement and to borrow up to $4,550,000. The consent agenda passed by roll call with all listed members recorded as voting in favor (5‑0).
These items authorize payment and contract changes that will allow the listed projects to proceed; staff will execute payment applications and grant applications per the approved consent agenda.