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Butler council approves $798,550 in paving contracts and clears $1.29 million in bills
Summary
Council accepted two Shields Asphalt Paving contracts totaling $798,550, approved multiple infrastructure and equipment purchases including a boiler and interest payment, and authorized payment of $1,291,580.50 in bills at the April 23 meeting.
The Butler City Council approved major public‑works and payment items at its April 23 meeting, accepting two paving contracts from Shields Asphalt Paving, Inc. and authorizing payment of city bills totaling $1,291,580.50.
As part of the consent agenda, Council accepted Shields Asphalt Paving’s bid for Contract No. 1 (Ramp‑Sidewalk Contract) for $150,450.00 and Contract No. 2 (Paving Contract) for $648,100.00, a combined total of $798,550.00. The consent agenda motion passed unanimously.
Council also approved vendor actions in the consent agenda including payment to USBank of $86,543.76 for interest on General Obligation Bonds Series B‑2015, and acceptance of a quote from Vantine Heating & Cooling LLC for $18,315.00 to install a boiler in the city building. The council directed the City Clerk to advertise for sale eight surplus truck tires and to advertise for bids for a school‑zone flashing warning device at Butler Catholic School.
The City Controller presented bills for payment from multiple funds — General ($825,234.73), Capital Projects ($158,016.22), Liquid Fuels Tax ($22,636.51) and Legacy fund transfers ($285,693.04) — totaling $1,291,580.50. Council approved payment of the bills by unanimous vote.
Also during the meeting council directed the City Clerk to issue an RFP for network cabling infrastructure at the city building and approved advertising the sale of a surplus 2015 Chevrolet Silverado from the Police Bureau.
Next steps include procurement follow‑through by public works and finance staff and contractual scheduling for paving work as awarded.
