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Silverton trustees approve $40,000 wastewater preliminary engineering agreement with GMS
Summary
The board authorized a professional services agreement with GMS to produce a preliminary engineering report for the wastewater treatment facility; staff said the $40,000 study is covered by the enterprise fund and may identify options that could lower future capital costs.
The Silverton Board of Trustees voted to approve a professional services agreement with GMS to prepare a preliminary engineering report for the town’s wastewater treatment facility.
Board discussion noted that staff conducted a site visit and received positive initial feedback on facility condition and potential solutions. Members confirmed the cost for the study—discussed during the meeting as $40,000—is budgeted within the public works enterprise fund. Staff said the study’s purpose is to identify alternatives that could reduce capital needs or find lower-cost technical solutions.
Trustees moved and approved Resolution 2026-07 to authorize the services agreement. Staff said the results will be returned to the board for review and any recommended next steps would be presented subsequently.
