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Council accepts higher airport equipment bids after state funds cover cost increase
Summary
A grant‑funded airport snow removal equipment project came in about 25% higher than estimated; staff said state funds will cover the gap and the council awarded the contract under Resolution 16032.
City staff presented Resolution 16032 to accept a bid and award a contract for airport snow removal equipment. The project is part of a grant program (noted as a 70/30 grant split) and staff told the council the lowest bids were roughly 25% higher than pre‑bid estimates.
Staff said the state confirmed additional funds were available to cover the increase and that the city's 30% contribution will remain within expected infrastructure and maintenance budgets; staff also noted the city could recover some costs through maintenance funds. Council members asked whether prevailing wage or material price increases were factors; staff said material and labor costs have risen and cited prevailing‑wage considerations on some related projects.
The council approved the resolution to accept the bid and award the contract (motion by Pat; second by Tim). Staff said the new equipment and a future indoor shed project will improve airport snow management and that the city expects to return with subsequent related projects.
The contract award was approved without further public comment.
