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Mayor: crews used 500+ tons of salt in recent storm; water-main repairs planned for Reading Road
Summary
Mayor Bemmes reported Public Works used over 500 tons of salt at a cost of roughly $43,000 during the latest snow event, leaving about 650 tons in stock and 600 more tons ordered with no delivery date; he also said crews made several emergency water-main repairs and staff will seek engineering estimates for planned replacements on Reading Road.
Mayor Robert "Bo" Bemmes told council that the citys Public Works Department used more than 500 tons of salt during the most recent snow event at a cost of over $43,000 and that the city currently has approximately 650 tons in storage. He said another 600 tons have been ordered but there is no guaranteed delivery date, so crews will "use salt prudently" to prioritize hills and emergency routes.
Bemmes also reported that Public Works repaired several water mains in freezing conditions — some repairs done overnight — and said Safety and Services Director Patrick Ross and Public Works/Water employee Jon Vance will meet with city engineers next week to develop engineer estimates and plans for needed water-main replacements and lateral relocations along Reading Road.
