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The Elm City Board of Commissioners awarded a $599,000 contract to Ed Braswell & Sons Inc. for rehabilitating multiple lift stations, with the project funded by the American Rescue Plan Act. The work will restore the stations to original design performance, including pump and valve replacements and SCADA system installations.

Ed Braswell & Sons was the lowest bidder, surpassing the next bid by $89,038.97. Additionally, a $3,000 expenditure for chemical pumps was approved, and safety equipment for the town lagoon has been delivered and is being installed. Town staff is reviewing utility billing issues and exploring new patrol contract options with local law enforcement.