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Council approves $30,000 increase to Water Department blanket purchase order
Summary
Council approved increasing blanket purchase order 2024-00085 to EJ Prescott by $30,000 to cover parts and inventory for the Water Department; the PO was originally for $65,000 and the roll-call vote was unanimous.
The Urbana City Council voted unanimously on Sept. 17 to increase blanket purchase order number 2024-00085 to EJ Prescott by $30,000 to cover parts and inventory needs for the Water Department.
Director of Administration Kerry Brugger said the blanket purchase orders were approved at the start of the year and the additional funds are needed to address the volume of water repairs expected through the end of 2024. He noted the expense will be charged to the Water Fund and is included in the 2024 budget.
During roll call, the council recorded the following votes in favor: Mr. Scott, Mr. Davis, Ms. Truelove, Mr. Thackery, Mrs. Collier, Mrs. Bean and Ms. Jumper. The PO had been originally approved at $65,000; the $30,000 increase brings the total authorization to $95,000 for the vendor this year.
