City Council Meeting 08/11/2026

The City Council of Brookings held a meeting on August 11, 2026, which included several procurement-related discussions and contract awards. The council approved a resolution to award a contract to Lloyd Construction Company for the Brookings Airport Snow Removal Equipment Building project, with a bid of approximately $656,036, contingent on FAA grant funding covering 95% of the cost. Additionally, the council approved the purchase of new hydraulic rescue tools for the Brookings Fire Department from M and T Fire Equipment, under budget at about $74,000, to replace aging equipment and improve operational efficiency. The council also authorized a supplemental appropriation of a $7,000 grant to assist with purchasing portable radio packages for the fire department, totaling $22,842 with the remainder funded from the existing capital budget. Other agenda items included zoning ordinance changes and a discussion on the funding relationship for school resource officers between the city and the Brookings School District, with a motion passed to review this funding during upcoming budget considerations. No further contract awards or procurement actions were noted beyond these items.