Award $278,116 in emergency contracts to repair Valley View sinkhole
In Plain English
A sinkhole opened on Valley View that requires immediate repairs to protect public safety. The city needs to hire 3 contractors for the emergency work since regular bidding takes too long. If approved, the city adds $317,395 to its stormwater repair budget to cover the contracts and related costs.
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Votes
Adopt Resolution No. 83-19 and approve emergency justification for Veolia Water subcontracts
7 to 0
Why This Vote Matters
The council unanimously approved emergency repairs for a sinkhole on Valley View, adding $317,395 to the city's stormwater repair budget. The emergency designation allows the city to bypass the normal competitive bidding process and hire three contractors immediately to protect public safety. This continues the council's consistent pattern of support for infrastructure repairs, with all members historically backing nearly all such measures.
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