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Quincy council approves job-description updates, wastewater flow-meter purchases and a speed-camera agreement
Summary
The council adopted multiple resolutions and procurement actions including updates to police job descriptions, a waiver of competitive bidding to replace two 30+-year-old IWTP flow meters, authorization for a Nova Global speed-camera agreement, several solicitations and contract amendments, and authorized filling two police officer positions.
The Quincy City Council approved a package of operational resolutions and procurement actions at its meeting.
Personnel and job descriptions: Deputy Finance Director Camacho said the city proposed updates to entry and lateral police officer and sergeant job descriptions, and added detective job descriptions aligned with labor agreements. The council adopted Resolution 26-757 to approve the job descriptions by voice vote.
Wastewater flow meters: Staff reported two malfunctioning flow meters at Lift Station No. 2 and the Equalization Pump Station that are integral to compliance with the city's NPDES permit. The council adopted Resolution 26-758 to authorize a waiver of competitive bidding to procure replacement flow meters; members noted the existing meters were over 30 years old and that replacement costs will be passed through rates.
Traffic enforcement service agreement: Chief Green requested city authorization for the mayor to sign a service agreement with Nova Global Inc. for a traffic infraction detection and enforcement program. Council discussed that camera placements would focus on school zones and parks and approved authorizing the mayor to execute the agreement.
Contracts, solicitations and purchases: The council approved Change Order No. 6 for the Quincy Aquatic Center for $5,552.42; authorized the mayor to sign a letter of understanding with WSDOT for administration of a $300,000 federally funded 13th Avenue SW reconstruction project; authorized solicitation of quotes for minor concrete work tied to the B Street SE lighting upgrade and for fencing removal/temporary fencing at 1801 6th Ave SW; approved purchasing two submersible grinder pumps and related equipment for the IWTP Quincy Foods Municipal Pump Station at a lowest-responsible-bidder price not to exceed $33,200; and authorized the mayor to execute a first amendment with HDR Engineering to add budget and extend the IWTP condition assessment by 12 months for an amount not to exceed $99,985.
Budget and staffing: The council authorized filling two police officer positions and amending the FY25-26 budget as needed after settlement of the police labor agreement.
Votes: Each item was moved, seconded and approved by voice vote; no roll-call tallies naming individual council votes were recorded in the transcript. For items where staff noted funding or rate impacts, council members asked clarifying questions about cost recovery and project timelines.
Next steps: Staff will proceed with procurement, finalize necessary agreements for the WSDOT-administered project, and return materials or additional resolutions as required for right-of-way and grant-related policies.
