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Garfield council reviews $295,777 low bid for water‑tank expansion; rate change set for December
Summary
Council members reviewed a proposal to expand the town water tank after reporting 10.96% unaccounted water loss; the lowest construction bid was $295,777 and staff will bring a water‑rate proposal to the Dec. 2024 meeting.
The Garfield City Council on Nov. 12 reviewed plans to expand a municipal water tank and discussed an upcoming proposal to raise rates.
Mayor Gary Blackburn told the council the town emptied the tank to allow work and that requests for proposals were opened that day for vault construction at 14781 Mountain Drive. The lowest bid received was $295,777 from Leer Painting and Enterprises; Blackburn said engineering consultant ESI will review the bid and draft a contract for council consideration.
The council heard that the Water Department recorded 10.96% unaccounted‑for water loss in October, a figure cited by officials as part of the rationale for expanding storage and improving infrastructure.
Separately, Blackburn said the council will address a proposed water‑rate increase at its December meeting. The proposal on the agenda would implement a 5% rate increase and incorporate an additional $0.25 per 1,000‑gallon increase that is being implemented by BWRPWA; the transcript does not expand the BWRPWA acronym or provide further detail on its authority or the effective date.
No formal vote on the tank contract or rate change occurred at the Nov. 12 meeting; council members asked staff and consultants to return with contract language and detailed cost and timing information ahead of future action.
