Dover council authorizes construction of waterlines
DOVER ― Council authorized the expenditure Monday of more than $2 million on several projects, including construction of two waterlines to boost economic development in Dover, as well as purchase of a new ambulance.
The city plans to spend $918,000 to install a 12-inch waterline from the Route 39 industrial park to the intersection of Harger Street and Mooreville Road on the south side of Dover.
A second waterline, from Deeds Drive to Crown Road on the north end of town, will be built at a cost of $676,000.
Both projects will be paid for with Dover's American Rescue Plan Act money.
Council authorized Safety Director Gerry Mroczkowski to purchase a new ambulance for the fire department at a cost not to exceed $329,257. Fire Chief Russ Volkert said the ambulance should give the city eight years of frontline service. Delivery won't happen for 20 to 24 months.
Council also gave permission to the administration to purchase a new Vacall piece of equipment for the wastewater department for $500,282. The equipment will be purchased from Gradall in New Philadelphia.
If the city waited to purchase the equipment, the price would increase by $30,000, Interim Mayor Shane Gunnoe said. The purchase also supports the local economy.
In other action, council:
Heard Gunnoe report that Josh Roach has been appointed as the city's school resource officer. He is already meeting with employees of Dover City Schools and acclimating himself to his new position.
Also heard Gunnoe report that the city has executed an agreement with Lauren International to purchase 8 acres of land next to the new riverfront park. The agreement is contingent on Dover having a successful application for Clean Ohio grant funding.
Authorized the distribution of $5,000 in bed tax dollars to the Warther Museum for a Warther pliers sculpture.
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