Ames City Council weighs $1.23 million street improvements contract

The Ames City Council on June 24 considered awarding a $1,227,186.50 street improvements contract and a $289,343 drainage improvements contract, both to Elite Contractors & Equipment, according to the meeting agenda. Minutes from the meeting have not yet been published, so no final decisions are confirmed.

Street and drainage improvements

The council’s agenda included two construction contracts funded by GLO CDBG-DR grants. The larger, $1,227,186.50, is for street improvements. The second, $289,343, covers drainage improvements. Both contracts would go to Elite Contractors & Equipment. Related change orders for each contract were also listed for approval.

Equipment purchase

Council members also considered purchasing a self-propelled lawn mower for the Maintenance Department. No dollar amount was specified in the agenda.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next two weeks. Residents should check the city’s official calendar for future meeting dates.

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