SUBJECT: CONSENT AGENDA
Title
A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Erie Authorizing Payments for Powder Activated Carbon to Cabot Corporation
Body
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
PRESENTER: Todd Fessenden, Public Works Director
FISCAL INFORMATION:
Cost as Recommended: $ 56,000
Balance Available: $ 254,000
Budget Line Item Number: 500-70-740-536000-000000
New Appropriation Required: No
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Approve Resolution authorizing payment and authorizing staff to expend said funds for this purpose.
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SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND OF SUBJECT MATTER:
The 2020 Operating Budget includes funds for chemicals used during the water treatment process. Staff uses one chemical, powder activated carbon, to remove dissolved organics and compounds causing taste and odor complaints. The cost of one shipment is approximately $28,000. The Town typically needs two shipments each year.
ATTACHMENTS:
a. Resolution