Amend contract with V.W. Housen & Associates for wastewater system evaluation
In Plain English
The city hired V.W. Housen & Associates to evaluate how well the wastewater treatment system operates. This is the second time the city has modified their original contract. The company provides technical expertise to identify problems and recommend improvements to the system that treats sewage before releasing water back to the environment.
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Votes
Approved a second contract amendment with V.W. Housen & Associates in the amount of $100,000, for a total amount of $199,750
5 to 0
Why This Vote Matters
The council unanimously approved an additional $100,000 for V.W. Housen & Associates to continue evaluating the city's wastewater treatment system, bringing their total contract to nearly $200,000. This is the second time the city has expanded the original agreement with the consulting firm, which provides technical expertise to identify problems and recommend improvements to the sewage treatment facilities. The additional funding will help ensure the system properly treats wastewater before releasing it back into the environment. All five council members present voted in favor, with two members absent from the meeting.
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