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Council approves budget amendment to cover overseas import tariffs for transformer purchase
Summary
Council approved a budget amendment to include a not‑to‑exceed allowance for overseas import tariffs tied to a planned transformer/substation purchase; staff said the exact tariff rate will be known by Sept. 18.
The Gardner City Council approved a budget amendment to include mandatory overseas import tariffs related to a substation/transformer purchase. During discussion, a council member asked whether the calculation used the current tariff rate (about 15%) instead of an older 25% figure; staff described the proposed line as a maximum 'not to exceed' amount and said the precise tariff will be confirmed by Sept. 18.
The motion to amend the budget was moved and seconded on the record and approved as part of the consent agenda. Staff noted the amendment is precautionary to cover potential tariff exposure on a capital purchase and said it will return with exact figures if needed. No individual roll‑call votes were recorded in the transcript; the approval was recorded by voice vote.
