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Council authorizes staff to research feasibility of city takeover of POA bulk water delivery
Summary
After questions about contracts and DOT inspections, council authorized staff to research whether the city could assume bulk water delivery currently provided by the POA, including legal, contract and equipment constraints; no funds were committed.
Council agreed to let staff research whether the city could assume bulk water delivery operations now handled informally by the POA. The mayor and councilmembers noted potential benefits (clarity for residents) but raised legal and contractual obstacles: the city currently has a contract with LaCine that may bar selling bulk water, and trucks used by private haulers may not meet DOT/CDL requirements.
Council directed staff to consult with legal counsel and DOT/inspection resources and to check contract language with LaCine; the city attorney and other staff will return with a feasibility assessment. No purchase or operational decisions were made and council emphasized the review should avoid unnecessary costs.
