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Lyons approves $24,432 pump to restore WWTP clarifier capacity
Summary
Council approved the purchase of a new influent pump for the wastewater treatment plant for $24,432 to address a clarifier that froze and broke during February's extreme cold; council recorded a unanimous 7-0 vote.
City staff reported that a clarifier at the Lyons wastewater treatment plant froze and broke during extreme cold in February, leaving the plant operating on a single clarifier while repairs proceed. To restore capacity, the council approved purchase of a new influent pump for $24,432.00 on a 7-0 vote.
Councilman Doug Higgins moved approval, seconded by Councilman Fred Long. The minutes record the motion as passing unanimously with members saying "aye." City Administrator Chad Buckley told the council staff are cleaning the clarifier and will install the pump as part of repairs; the meeting record specifies staff are undertaking the cleaning and repair process and noted the purchase to be completed immediately to expedite restoration of full treatment capacity.
The council did not record extended debate; the action was approved alongside other consent items. Staff follow-up tasks include pump installation and returning the clarifier to service.
