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Waverly council approves equipment purchase, park repairs and maintenance contracts
Summary
The council approved purchase of a Ventrac stump-grinder attachment, passed Resolution 2026-14 for park trail repairs, renewed garden maintenance with Connected Roots, and approved a $5,500 fireworks contract with PC Pyrotechnics.
Waverly’s City Council approved several maintenance purchases and service contracts during its March 25 special session.
Maintenance Supervisor Jason Karels told the council the city spent $1,300 on stump grinding last year and described a backlog of stump-grinding work; the council approved purchasing a Ventrac stump-grinder attachment at state bid pricing just over $15,000, though the item had been budgeted at $6,000.
Accountant Cierra Nagovsky presented Resolution 2026-14 to repair park trails after obtaining a quote of $82,000 against a budget of $81,000; auditors confirmed the city could proceed despite inability to obtain a second quote and the council passed the resolution by roll call vote 4-0.
The council also approved a contract renewal with Connected Roots for garden maintenance, accepting an hourly rate increase from $40 to $45, and approved a $5,500 annual fireworks contract with PC Pyrotechnics (up from $5,000 last year) to support Waverly Daze festivities.
Why it matters: These decisions commit city funds and adjust operating spending; the stump-grinder purchase is a one-time capital expense while the contracts affect ongoing maintenance budgets.
Next steps: Staff will finalize purchases and contract paperwork and return any required budget or audit follow-ups at upcoming council meetings.
