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Council approves US‑6 bond issuance and awards inspection contract; also okays water‑system purchases and tank change orders
Summary
Council adopted an emergency bond ordinance to fund the US‑6 Phase 2 project (bond principal up to $2.5M, projected cost $2.2M), authorized a not‑to‑exceed $226,180 CEI contract, approved change orders on the 2.0MG water tank and the purchase of six large water meters, and discussed dock electrical upgrades needed for marina grant projects.
The Huron City Council adopted multiple infrastructure and procurement measures aimed at advancing transportation and water system projects.
Finance staff and council adopted Ordinance 2026‑4 as an emergency measure authorizing sale of bonds in a principal amount of $2,500,000 to fund US‑6 Phase 2 improvements (paving, roundabouts, sidewalks, drainage and related items). City staff said the total projected project cost is about $2.2 million and that bond counsel anticipates a 3–5% interest rate; the city estimates average annual debt service of roughly $162,000 over a 20‑year term. Council members noted the city has secured just over $1 million in grant funding for the project.
Council then approved Resolution 12‑2026 to accept a professional services agreement for construction engineering and inspection (CEI) services for US‑6 Phase 2 not to exceed $226,180. Staff said three firms responded to the RFQ and OHM scored highest based on past city experience.
On water system work, council approved two change orders for the 2.0‑million gallon elevated water tank project: a $35,000 interior rigging/inspection rail to reduce future operation and maintenance costs, and a $21,650 change to install the city’s preferred cable‑climb safety system. Staff noted approximately $1.6 million in contingency funds remain for the project and said these are early value‑added changes that should reduce long‑term O&M expense.
Council also authorized the purchase of six large water meters and related equipment from Nico Water for an amount not to exceed $29,766 to replace aging meters that cannot be outfitted with automated reading software. Staff said replacing these meters will improve leak detection and remove the need for hazardous manual vault reads.
In discussion of marina projects, staff disclosed a separate electrical capacity issue at the boat basin: existing conduits and equipment predate current boat loads and a preliminary estimate to upgrade power to the docks is roughly $300,000. Staff emphasized grant funding is available to replace docks but the city must solve electrical capacity to make docks operable.
Votes and next steps: Each ordinance and resolution was approved by roll call. Staff will finalize bond pricing and CEI contract details, proceed with procurement and change‑order implementation for the water tank, and develop options to fund marina electrical upgrades.
