Summary
The city locked in up to 2,000 tons of road salt at $121.92 per ton for the 2026-2027 winter, keeping icy streets treated at a competitive bid price.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 19, 2026.
Impact analysis
Roughly $243,840 for up to 2,000 tons, depending on usage.
Drivers who use city streets during snow and ice events.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council (Regular) - Oct 19, 2026
The city locked in up to 2,000 tons of road salt at $121.92 per ton for the 2026-2027 winter, keeping icy streets treated at a competitive bid price.
City Council (Work) - Oct 5, 2026
Salt bids jumped considerably this year, so the city will sign only a one-year contract at $121.92 per ton rather than lock in two years, and will revisit the state cooperative purchase once the new public works facility offers more storage.
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