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Richmond authorizes up to $43,036 for winter road salt under state contract
Summary
Council authorized up to $43,036 to purchase road salt from Detroit Salt as part of the state purchasing program; Richmond requested 700 tons for the season and may be required to take between 560 and 840 tons per program rules.
The Richmond City Council authorized up to $43,036 to purchase road salt from Detroit Salt for the 2026-27 winter season under the state purchasing program. City Manager (speaker 4) told council the city requested 700 tons this season; under the state program the city is required to take a minimum of 80% (560 tons) and may take up to 120% (840 tons) of the requested amount.
A council member moved to authorize expenditure of up to $43,036, with the expense charged to the DPW general fund; the motion was supported and passed by voice vote. Staff answered operational questions about truck capacities (single-axle spread trucks carry about six tons per load) and noted the city budget included $43,000 for salt purchases. City Manager reported the per-ton cost this season would be $61.48 per ton as quoted to the city.
Council did not record a roll call for this item; members approved the motion by voice vote and staff will proceed with the order under the state contract.
