- High Springs City Commission is investigating an unexpected $900,000 bill from Evoqua Water Technologies related to a wastewater project.
- City Manager Jeremy Marshall is reviewing old emails and documents to trace the city’s full $2 million liability and prevent future surprise bills.
- The commission postponed renewing the solid waste contract to Jan. 8 to review bids from other providers and ensure competitive rates for citizens.
During a regular meeting on Thursday, the High Springs City Commission heard updates on the staff’s investigation into an unexpected $900,000 bill and held off on renewing its solid waste contract.
Before the unanimous vote to adopt an ordinance amending the 2024-25 fiscal year budget, Commissioner Tristan Grunder asked City Manager Jeremy Marshall if the city had taken the steps needed to prevent finding any more surprise bills.
Last month, the commission used emergency cash funds from the city’s infrastructure fees account to cover an $896,861.35 bill from Evoqua Water Technologies related to the city’s wastewater treatment facility project…