April 16 City Council Recap

April 16, 2024
Council Reap

At its April 16 meeting, the Greensboro City Council focused on infrastructure and the Fire Department. Council approved a contract for $12,062,100 with Jimmy R. Lynch & Sons for the T.Z. Osborne Primary Clarifiers Rehab Project. This work will replace the existing primary clarifiers 1-4 mechanisms, drives, and all associated electrical and system instrumentation work. Work should begin in June 2024 and be completed in September 2026.

Council also approved a resolution to update the Water and Sewer Extension Policy outside the city limits, effective immediately. The policy has been updated to provide clear guidance for private utility extensions and requests for connections to the City of Greensboro's public utilities. City Council approval is now required to adopt the updates to the policy.

A final resolution around Water Resources was approved, accepting State appropriated funds in the amount of $1,455,000 for the extension of water and/or wastewater service to Peacehaven Community Farm. Peacehaven Community Farm is a non-profit organization that connects people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to the larger community through shared living and the work on a sustainable farm. The organization has plans to expand its campus and is in need of public wastewater service and public water service.

Lastly, a contract was approved for the renovation of Fire Station 14 with Samet Corporation for $3,869,395. Fire Station 14 is located at 3633 Summit Ave.

The next meeting will be Tuesday, May 7.