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Votes at a glance: Fishers approves routine agreements, turf and safety netting
Summary
The Fishers City Council approved a set of routine procurement and contract items including a reimbursable utility agreement with Duke Energy (~$237,000), an amendment to an American Structurepoint on-call contract, a DHS mobile health grant (~$45,000), field turf purchase, and a contract for 30-foot vertical netting at school multi-use fields.
The Fishers City Council approved several routine purchases and contract actions during its meeting, voting by voice on each item.
Utility reimbursement: City staff described a reimbursable agreement with Duke Energy related to the Cumberland Road widening project; staff said the city will reimburse Duke Energy approximately $237,000 after invoices are submitted for utility distribution and transmission work taking place this year. The council moved, a member seconded and the motion carried by voice vote.
On-call agreement amendment: Staff introduced Amendment No. 2 to an existing on-call agreement with American Structurepoint to add language permitting design-specific services; the council approved the amendment unanimously on a voice vote.
DHS mobile health grant: The council accepted a Department of Homeland Security mobile health program grant of about $45,000 to expand medical reconciliation work; staff said the grant covers salary, benefits, supplies and runs through June 30. The council approved acceptance of the grant by voice vote.
Field turf purchase: The council approved a special purchase for field turf to support an upcoming field project; staff said costs were in line with expectations and the motion passed by voice vote.
School field netting: Council members approved awarding a contract for custom vertical netting (about 30 feet tall) at a new multi-use field near 126th Street to keep balls on the field; staff noted a similar installation at Fishers High School. The award was approved by voice vote.
Procedural: No additions to the agenda were offered and the council adjourned at the end of the meeting.
Vote details: All items were approved by voice vote; the meeting record shows motions were made and seconded and the chair announced “Motion carries,” but the transcript did not record individual vote tallies.
