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Council unanimously adopts emergency ordinance for water and sewer infrastructure work
Summary
The council waived readings, retained an emergency clause and adopted Ordinance 26-26 authorizing advertising for bids and contracting for water and sanitary sewer infrastructure improvements; the vote was 7–0.
The Portsmouth City Council on July 28 voted unanimously to adopt Ordinance 26-26, which authorizes the director of safety and service to advertise for bids and enter contracts for water and sanitary sewer infrastructure improvements. Council members moved to waive the three required readings and retained the ordinance’s emergency clause before adopting the measure.
Council President announced the motion carried and recorded a 7–0 vote. The ordinance was presented as time sensitive, with administration urging the council to act promptly to allow the city to solicit bids and proceed to construction work under an accelerated schedule.
No amendments to the ordinance were recorded during the meeting; staff will proceed with the advertising and contract process as authorized by the adopted ordinance.
