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Rangely council approves DOLA emergency grant application and matching funds for turbidimeter
Summary
Council approved applying for a Department of Local Affairs emergency grant to buy a turbidimeter, discussed multiple matching sources and corrected packet numbers, and recorded a motion referencing a match figure of about $18,005.80 (motion recorded as $18,580).
The Rangely Town Council voted to approve applications to the Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) for an emergency grant to purchase a turbidimeter for the water-treatment plant.
Town manager Lisa explained the procurement need arose after turbidity issues that led to temporarily shutting the water plant when the water-conservancy turbine introduced dirty water. She told the council the full procurement strategy included multiple grant matches: the Colorado River District and DOLA would be potential funders and the packet had inconsistent numbers that were corrected during discussion.
Council members clarified the correct match and total-application figures on the record. After discussion about amounts and how the Colorado River District would not allow the full 50% match so the town might cover a portion, the council approved a motion referencing $18,580 as the approved match amount in the motion language as recorded.
Why it matters: A turbidimeter gives plant operators a real-time measure of water turbidity to guide when to stop or resume plant operations; council said the device would help avoid equipment strain and better protect water quality.
What happens next: The town will proceed with the DOLA emergency grant application and the related Colorado River District match process; grant approvals and vendor procurement will determine implementation timing.
