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West Fargo commission approves ozone system, two improvement districts and awards $23.97 million grade-separation contract
Summary
The West Fargo City Commission on April 20 approved change orders to install an ozone treatment system at lift station SA 27, created two improvement districts for local street and utility work, accepted a $23,969,611.83 low bid for a 9th Street Northeast grade separation, and authorized modifying a sewer agreement with Mapleton to consider upsizing a force main; several votes were 4–1 where recorded.
The West Fargo City Commission approved a package of infrastructure actions on April 20 that officials said will reduce operating costs, advance development in The Wilds and along 9th Street, and unlock sewage capacity for future growth.
City Engineer Jerry Wallace asked the commission to approve change orders to install an ozone-treatment system at sanitary lift station SA 27 and the related electrical work. Wallace said the ozone system test reduced hydrogen sulfide (H2S) and that switching from continuous chemical treatment would save “approximately $154,700 a year,” with a payback period of about 27 months. The commission approved change order number twos for ICS Incorporated (installation/modification) and JDP Electric (electrical work). (Motion to approve by Commissioner Sundahl; second by Commissioner Olsen.)
Why it matters: city staff said the ozone approach avoids recurring chemical costs,…
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