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Athens council authorizes $25.78M for wastewater plant upgrades, approves related engineering contracts and several city measures
Summary
The council authorized a $25,778,600 contract for wastewater treatment plant phase 1 upgrades, approved $1,222,940 in engineering services, passed budget amendments and several ordinances, and authorized a TAP sidewalks grant application and a right-of-way administration ordinance.
The Athens City Council on May 11 authorized a package of measures to advance wastewater infrastructure and other city priorities, including a $25,778,600 authorization for wastewater treatment plant (WTP) phase 1 upgrades and a $1,222,940 engineering contract.
Council approved a resolution authorizing an unbudgeted capital expenditure of $25,778,600 to fund WTP phase 1 upgrades, funded by water services capital reserves and bond proceeds, and authorized the water services director to enter into a contract with BH Craig Construction Company. Councilman Cesy said the project was planned when the city went to the bond market in 2023–24 and credited staff for securing favorable bids.
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