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Utilities Approve Two Service Trucks

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 15, 2026

Wastewater Sludge Removal Funding Approved

The Commission approved a $98,825 change order to fund FY 2026 sludge removal at the Wastewater Treatment Facility, using available sewer cash, by a 4-0 vote. The added cost resulted from taking the digester offline for inspection and related equipment concerns.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Jun 17, 2026

Commission Approves Water Main Replacements

The Commission approved a construction contract of up to $6,826,459.80, including a 15% contingency, for water main replacements and related equipment on Military Highway, Grove Avenue, and Fairview Avenue. The vote was 4-0, with funding from FY21 Water Bond Funds and a Defense Community Infrastructure Program grant.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Apr 15, 2026

Utility Approves Higher-Cost Tree Trimming Contract

The Commission approved a five-year vegetation-management contract with Lewis Tree Service, with annual amounts rising from $844,067.15 in fiscal year 2027 to $931,217.76 in fiscal year 2031. The revised contract passed 4-1 after commissioners rescinded an earlier version; the maximum contract amount is not a minimum spending obligation.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Mar 18, 2026

Smith Lake Water System Upgrades Approved

The Commission unanimously approved a $505,847.10 Smith Lake project to replace an unsafe floating dock, install intake screens, modify piping, and enable direct pumping to the water treatment plant. The screens are designed to prevent eels from entering the system and a new cleaning system will reduce the need for diver inspections.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Jan 21, 2026

Utilities Approve Two Service Trucks

The commission unanimously approved purchases totaling up to $356,247.90: a $96,006.90 Ford F-550 for the Water Department and a $260,241 Altec AT48M bucket truck for Electric Operations.

1 min readMunicipal coverage