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Milford council accepts state funding, transfers $1M to water fund and awards lagoon-fencing contract
Summary
Council approved an accept-and-appropriate ordinance that includes state capital funding and a transfer of $1 million to the water utility for State Route 28 main repairs; council also authorized a $13,700 contract with TPM Fence to install safety fencing around the lime lagoon and noted about $1 million in backdated marijuana excise/host fees were received this year.
During its June 2 meeting Milford City Council adopted a set of appropriations and contract ordinances that include a transfer to the water utility, several accepted revenues, and a safety contract for the water treatment facility.
City staff explained that the city expects roughly $1 million this fiscal year in backdated state marijuana related revenues (the state excise/host fee distribution) and that prior sewer work was funded from that source. Council approved an ordinance authorizing the city manager to transfer $1 million from the general fund to the water (utility) fund for repairs to mains on State Route 28.
Separately, council authorized a contract with TPM Fence & Property Maintenance to install fencing around the lime lagoon at the water plant for an amount not to exceed $13,700; staff said multiple quotes were in the packet and that installed cost came in well under the budgeted $35,000. Council also adopted an ordinance authorizing acceptance and appropriation of $20,000 from Claremont County Park District (for irrigation work), a $100,000 state grant for pickleball courts (awarded at $100,000 though $200,000 was requested), and insurance proceeds identified in the agenda packet.
Why it matters: the transfer of reserves and acceptance of state and district funds fund immediate utility repairs and park improvements and the lagoon fencing is a safety measure for the water-treatment facility.
What’s next: staff will execute the contract for lagoon fencing and proceed with bidding/engineering for the SR-28 utility work; the appropriation ordinance and transfer were adopted by roll call.
