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Oak Park council approves amendment to GLWA wholesale water contract, cites possible $150K–$200K savings
Summary
Council approved the fifth amendment to the city's wholesale water contract with the Great Lakes Water Authority after staff said recent pumping upgrades lowered peak-day figures and could yield an estimated $150,000–$200,000 in annual savings, though final savings depend on member community negotiations.
Oak Park — The City Council on April 20 approved Amendment No. 5 to the city's wholesale water contract with the Great Lakes Water Authority, a move staff said could reduce the city's wholesale costs if member communities agree to similar changes.
Deputy City Manager Dave DeCoster told the council the city's upgrades at its 8 Mile pump facility have lowered both the "max day" and "peak hour" figures that GLWA uses to calculate wholesale charges. "Because…
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