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Council approves small purchases for wastewater maintenance; phosphorus-removal quotes still pending
Summary
Utilities staff asked the council to approve a $450 concrete-sand order for wastewater drying beds and a $1,500 storage locker for the main garage; phosphorus-removal vendor quotes remain under review.
Connor, the utilities representative, told the council the wastewater treatment plant needs an estimated 20 tons of concrete sand to refresh drying beds and asked for authorization to order about $450 worth of material.
"We need to order $450 worth of concrete sand for the wastewater treatment plant," Connor said as he outlined operational needs and noted the amount would cover several tons and last a while. Staff also presented a purchase option for NFPA-compliant storage and recommended approving a storage locker up to $1,500 (plus shipping) out of the general fund because the item serves all departments.
Council members discussed that the phosphorus-removal work requires additional quotes; staff said more bids are incoming and that the cost may need funding beyond the wastewater operating fund. The council approved the storage locker purchase limit and directed staff to present additional quotes for phosphorus-removal so the council can identify funding sources.
Next steps: staff will place the concrete-sand order, purchase the storage locker up to the authorized amount, and return with vendor quotes for phosphorus removal and a proposed funding plan.
