Item Coversheet
City of Independence
AGENDA ITEM COVER SHEET
Approved

Agenda Title:

Council action is requested to expend $1,749,897.90 in purchase orders for fiscal year 2023-2024 to Mississippi Lime Company for Rotary Kiln Lime for the Water Department.

Recommendations:

Council approval to issue purchase orders to Mississippi Lime Company.

Background:

Rotary kiln lime is used to soften water. Hard water requires more soap and synthetic detergents for home laundry and washing, and it contributes to scaling in pipes, appliances, and industrial equipment.

Mississippi Lime, was awarded the contract that was approved through Council in 2021 for the providing of this commodity as a result of an invitation to bid (ITB). This request is for approval of expenditures for the Water Department for the commodity of rotary kiln lime.

Approval of this item authorizes change orders up to ten (10) percent of the authorized amount, providing appropriations are available.



Fiscal Impact:

The fiscal impact to the City totals $1,749,897.90. Funding will be included in the fiscal year 2023-2024 proposed budget, page 253, account number (4840-5314), Water Fund 040.



Department:          Water DepartmentContact Person:          Dan Montgomery


REVIEWERS:
DepartmentAction
Purchasing Division (Finance Department)Approved
Water DepartmentApproved
Finance DepartmentApproved
City Managers OfficeApproved
City Clerk DepartmentApproved

Council Action:          Council Action: