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2 issues in general with medium priority

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Wastewater Plant Decommissioning and Cybersecurity

Two big utility items: re-awarding the tank cleaning job at the wastewater plant ($105,223), and a three-year, up-to-$558,300 cybersecurity and monitoring contract for the plant's control system.

4 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Nov 2, 2026

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Transition to SMART goals and public reporting

The city is swapping its old multi-year "Blue Sky" priority buckets for one-year SMART activities with clear deadlines. Council wants better, more frequent public reporting on progress and a clearer view of all department work.

3 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 19, 2026