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Michiana reports federal water-project grant moving forward; Merritt to prepare bids

Village of Michiana Council · September 6, 2024
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Summary

Councilmember Mike Mumper said the federally funded water grant is advancing, Merritt is preparing phase-one bids and EPA approval is required for the new pump before installation.

Councilmember Mike Mumper reported Sept. 6 that the federally funded water-project grant is progressing and that the village’s engineering firm, Merritt, is preparing bids for phase one.

Mumper said because the grant is federally funded the project must comply with federal policies and procedures and that EPA approval is required for a new pump before installation. The council did not record dollar figures or a project schedule in the minutes; staff indicated procurement steps are underway.

The report did not include a timeline for EPA approval or a construction start date; the engineering firm is preparing bid documents for the next procurement phase.