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Commission approves reallocation of ARPA funds

By Greg Bebermeyer

09/25/2024

(KNZA)--The Hiawatha City Commission Monday evening approved the reallocation of ARPA funds for the purchase of new equipment for the water and sewer departments.

That includes the purchase of a sewer camera at an estimated cost of $40,000 and two tapping machines for the water department at an estimated cost of $12,750.

The Commission approved seeking bids for the equipment.

City Administrator Brad Scott said the city has around $142,000 in ARPA funding available, which had been allocated for improvement's at the city's Aquatic Park. With the equipment purchases, Scott said that would leave around $90,000 in funding available for upgrades at the Aquatic Park.

Public Works Director Dominic Grier said the tapping machines will be needed for the lead and copper line replacement the city will have to undertake. He said the city hasn't had a sewer camera since 2007.

The Commission also approved seeking bids for the replacement of the Fisher Center doors with ADA compliant doors and for the purchase of a truck for the Parks and Recreation Department.

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