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Council delays final membrane procurement pending updated quotes and financing plan
Summary
Council asked staff to return with updated membrane vendor quotes, clearer payment terms and financing scenarios before purchasing new membranes; memebrane procurement was discussed but not finalized.
Councillors debated whether to replace the plant’s membrane cassettes with the same style (faster delivery) or adopt newer membrane technology that could increase capacity and reduce future maintenance. Consultants said delivery timelines and supplier backlogs varied by technology, and some newer systems had months‑long lead times.
Council members requested updated, itemized quotes and clearer payment terms because some suppliers require an initial payment at order and final payment on delivery. Staff agreed to secure refreshed quotes from Veolia (and provide any alternates) and to return with financing scenarios that show whether the city can use reserves, capital improvement funds or pursue DEQ/USDA grant and loan packages instead of increasing resident fees.
