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MLGW asks council to approve $7 million in purchases including chemicals, equipment and HR offer
Summary
Memphis Light, Gas & Water told council it is seeking approval of roughly $7 million in purchases to reach a $96 million fiscal year total: fluoride and disinfectant chemicals, landscaping and mini-digger replacements, and authorization to finalize an offer for a VP of Human Resources.
Doug McGowan, representing Memphis Light, Gas & Water, asked the council to approve five fiscal consent items totaling about $7 million — bringing MLGW’s annual purchasing plan to roughly $96 million. McGowan said the first two purchases relate to water treatment: fluorosilicic acid (fluoride) at $810,000 over two years and sodium hypochlorite (a disinfectant) at $4.5 million over three years. He emphasized fluoride is a…
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