Washington council approves $248,400 water-tower painting contract pending USDA approval
July 20, 2026 | Washington, Washington County, Kansas
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On Jan. 10, 2022, the Washington City Council voted to award a contract to Utility Service Company Inc. to paint the city’s water tower for $248,400, contingent on concurrence from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The motion to award the contract was moved by Council Member Theresa Herrs and seconded by Council Member Roxanne Schottel.
The council recorded affirmative votes from Council Members Jerry Fuhrken, Theresa Herrs, Terry Morse and Roxanne Schottel; Council Member Carolyn Pinnick was listed as absent. The minutes state the award is contingent on USDA concurrence; the record does not specify additional contract terms, a start date, funding source or whether multiple bids were received.
City Administrator Carl Chalfant and City Clerk Denise Powell were present; Powell authenticated the minutes. The council’s recorded action authorizes awarding the contract pending the external concurrence noted in the motion.
The meeting adjourned at 12:08 p.m.
The council recorded affirmative votes from Council Members Jerry Fuhrken, Theresa Herrs, Terry Morse and Roxanne Schottel; Council Member Carolyn Pinnick was listed as absent. The minutes state the award is contingent on USDA concurrence; the record does not specify additional contract terms, a start date, funding source or whether multiple bids were received.
City Administrator Carl Chalfant and City Clerk Denise Powell were present; Powell authenticated the minutes. The council’s recorded action authorizes awarding the contract pending the external concurrence noted in the motion.
The meeting adjourned at 12:08 p.m.
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