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Mitchell council approves pump‑station bid, TIF assignment and BRIC grant application
Summary
Council awarded a $472,785 bid for Randall Community Water District pump station improvements, approved a TIF assignment for Sharpstone Properties LLC (with one abstention), authorized a BRIC grant application for lift‑station generators and contracted AE2S to assist with the grant application at up to $18,000.
Mitchell’s City Council approved a series of infrastructure items and grant authorizations during its meeting.
Council accepted the low bid for the Randall Community Water District Pump Station Improvements Project (project 2026‑31), awarding the work to 605 Companies Inc. for $472,785. Staff said four bids were opened May 21 and AE2S engineer Matt Erickson reviewed the low bid and recommended award; council approved the recommendation by motion and voice vote.
The council also approved a perpetual easement agreement with Lamarr Development Company LLP for utility and street improvements on the Almond project (southwest corner of Almond and 23rd), authorizing the mayor to sign. Staff explained the easement means the city will encroach on a portion of private property for roadway and sidewalk, move an existing sign and relocate a few trees.
On tax increment financing, the council authorized an assignment agreement for Tax Increment District No. 30, transferring developer responsibilities from Sharpstone Deuce LLC to Sharpstone Properties LLC following a property sale. Councilors noted the project plan and developer agreement terms remain unchanged; the motion carried with one abstention recorded.
For emergency preparedness financing, the council approved R‑2026‑29 authorizing application for a Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) grant to fund preliminary engineering for up to six permanent backup generators at lift stations. Staff estimated the first phase at $100,350.49 with a city share of $33,415 (or $20,070 if the state participates at 10%) and said a full project could cost about $1.5 million if it advances to FEMA funding. The council also approved an agreement with AE2S for grant application assistance at an amount not to exceed $18,000.
Other routine approvals included renewal of the Geocom dispatch mapping software used by the 911 center and standard project motions; all were approved by voice vote or roll call as noted in the minutes.
The council’s actions keep planned developments and resilience projects moving forward while preserving the conditions of existing project plans and developer obligations.
