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Public works pushes three-year operator contract as WWTF remodel proceeds; city flags contract risk
Summary
Public Works Director Travis Irwin recommended a three-year operator contract with SJ Environmental to span the wastewater treatment facility (WWTF) remodel and then re-evaluate; he also reported ATP media replacement would cost about $32,000 and raised concerns about contract fees and liability for operator negligence.
Public Works Director Travis Irwin recommended the city contract SJ Environmental for a three-year operator contract to manage the wastewater treatment facility through an upcoming remodel, with a plan to re-evaluate after the three-year term. Director Irwin said the three-year term would cover the remodel timeline and provide operational continuity; council did not take a final vote on a contract at the Oct. 14 meeting.
Irwin also reported a projected $32,000 cost to replace ATP media as part of system maintenance. He raised procedural concerns about contract language — specifically how operator negligence and related fines would be handled — and asked for clearer fee explanations before the city finalizes any contract. The council is awaiting a revised interlocal agreement (ILA) with Grand Coulee and additional legal review of contract terms before proceeding.
