(AUBURN) - The Auburn Board of Works on Tuesday approved several contracts and purchases, including two new police vehicles and multiple agreements related to city operations.
At the request of Police Chief Cory Heffelfinger, the board approved the purchase of two Dodge Durango police vehicles from Shepherd's Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Auburn at a cost of $57,404, which includes the trade-in of two existing Durangos. The board also approved a $34,008 contract with Move Over Outfitters of Lafayette to install emergency lighting and equipment in the vehicles.
The board approved closing the 100 block of West 8th Street from 3 to 11 p.m. on Saturday, June 13, to accommodate a wedding.
IT General Manager Ramail Hozanovic presented a $241,159 contract renewal with Tyler Technologies for the city's enterprise resource planning software suite. That renewal was approved.
Fire Chief Doug Cox received approval for quotes from Fire & Police Selection Inc. for firefighter candidate testing materials, including written exams and grading services. The base fee is $350, with an additional $15 per test booklet. The board also approved a $1,615 annual contract with Pro Air Midwest LLC to service the department's breathing air compressor to maintain compliance with National Fire Protection Association guidelines.
Grant, Infrastructure, and Utilities:
Mayor Dave Clark received authorization on several matters tied to a Community Development Block Grant for the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum. Because the museum cannot apply directly for the grant, the city applied on its behalf. The board approved required sub-recipient and lien agreements and authorized Clark to sign grant-related documents ahead of the board's Feb. 3 meeting.
The board approved multiple requests from Building, Planning and Development Administrator Ryan Shambaugh, including terminating a utility and access agreement in the Classic Manor subdivision and approving drainage and utility easements in the Poor Willy subdivision.
Street Superintendent Troy Ackerman presented a final change order for the city's 2025 Americans with Disabilities Act improvements. The final cost is $64,707, an increase of $3,217 due to design and installation differences. A $6,500 maintenance bond was also approved. Ackerman said roughly 7 to 10 percent of ADA improvements remain and received approval to solicit bids for 2026 materials.
Water Superintendent Randy Harvey received approval for several purchases, including a 750-kilowatt generator for the North Street treatment plant at a cost not to exceed $235,190. The generator is scheduled for delivery on Feb. 5 and includes a two-year maintenance agreement at no additional cost.
Additional approvals included safety training contracts, wastewater treatment materials, chemical purchases, and sewage abatements for two properties where water did not enter the sanitary sewer system.