Michigan City Sanitary Board February 26, 2020

The Michigan City Sanitary Board held a regular meeting on February 26, 2020, focusing extensively on procurement and contract approvals related to infrastructure and equipment. Key procurement discussions included the review and opening of bids for a GAF fence, trees and shrubs planting, and concrete pad demolition at the former Seneca property. The board approved motions to review and recommend awards for these contracts at the next meeting. Significant capital expenditures were discussed, including the planned purchase of three new CNG dump trucks financed through a capital lease and partially funded by a $140,644 Volkswagen mitigation trust grant. The board approved a resolution to proceed with this purchase and lease financing. Additionally, the board approved a renewal contract with Servicescape for boulevard planting and maintenance valued at approximately $46,648, and authorized a sole-source purchase of new video camera equipment for $59,795 plus a $19,550 base station to support sewer maintenance operations. Other procurement-related approvals included pay requests for Woodruff & Sons for $439,790.23 and Marcus Electric for $30,000 related to ongoing projects. The board also discussed grant applications for diesel emission reduction and ongoing capital improvement projects, including stormwater and sewer infrastructure upgrades. Insurance renewal options were reviewed, with the board approving a renewal with Travelers at $208,571. Overall, the meeting covered multiple contract awards, budget allocations, and capital improvement projects critical to the sanitary district's operations and infrastructure maintenance.