Approve design-build contract for power generation system at wastewater plant
In Plain English
The city's wastewater treatment plant needs new equipment to generate its own electricity and process waste sludge. C. Overaa/Waterworks would design and build both systems under one contract. If approved, the plant reduces energy costs by producing power from biogas created during waste treatment.
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Votes
Motion · Official minutes
Approve the proposal and adopt the resolution, and direct staff to consider further study on the fat, oil, and grease program
7 aye · 0 nay
Why This Vote Matters
The council unanimously approved a contract with C. Overaa/Waterworks to design and build new equipment that will allow the wastewater treatment plant to generate its own electricity from biogas created during waste treatment. This upgrade will reduce the city's energy costs by enabling the plant to produce power instead of buying it all from the utility company. The council also directed staff to study expanding the fat, oil, and grease program, which helps prevent sewer blockages. While no dollar amount was specified for the contract, this type of infrastructure investment typically involves significant costs that should be offset over time by the energy savings.
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