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Orange Village approves participation in ODOT bulk road‑salt contract; staff cites 700‑ton inventory and 15% contract collar
Summary
Council suspended rules and adopted Ordinance 2026‑13 to participate in the Ohio Department of Transportation bulk road‑salt contract for 2026–2027. Service Department staff said the village has about 700 tons on hand and highlighted a ±15% contract allowance.
The Orange Village Council voted to participate in the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) winter road‑salt contract for the 2026–2027 season by adopting Ordinance 2026‑13 after suspension of the rules.
Service Department representative Bob Zugan explained the village’s longstanding participation in the ODOT contract, cited storage capacity advantages, and described how ODOT’s contract quantities use a +/-15 percent 'collar' to match estimated demand. Zugan and council members discussed last winter’s supply challenges and how the ODOT bulk-buying arrangement helps manage deliveries and pricing.
During discussion staff reported an onsite inventory of about 700 tons of salt and described planning to estimate next season’s needs based on past use, storage capacity and ODOT contract limits. Council moved, seconded, and approved the ordinance by roll call.
Council and staff noted the village’s storage capacity allows it to participate and help manage winter operations; the ordinance authorizes the mayor to implement contract terms and take necessary actions to join the ODOT bulk purchase program.
