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Orting's council just greenlit a major $1.59M water-main project that also revamps fish passage and adds a roundabout—are we ready for a smoother, eco-friendly future?

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Council authorizes WSDOT construction utility agreement for SR‑162 water main; CIP holds higher contingency
Council approved execution of the WSDOT construction utility agreement for SR‑162 water‑main replacements tied to a WSDOT roundabout and fish‑passage project; staff cited an estimated reimbursable amount of $1.59M in the agreement and a CIP budgeted $2.0M including contingency.
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October 11, 2026 at 9:56 AM
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Orting City Council is urged to modernize its outdated SCADA system, as a phased replacement plan could transform water and wastewater management for the future.

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Consultants tell Orting council its SCADA system is decades old; phased replacement recommended
Parametrix representatives told the Orting City Council a SCADA telemetry master plan is needed because control hardware across water, wastewater and storm systems is largely legacy equipment; the firm recommended an 8‑month study producing contract‑ready sequence‑of‑operations documentation and options for communications and software.
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October 10, 2026 at 8:38 AM
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Orting City is facing a 9.5% increase in utility bills as the council approves a $60M water, $102M sewer, and $29M stormwater capital improvement plan.

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Orting council adopts 2027 utility rate package after long CIP briefing; typical single‑family bill rises about $15.39/month
After a presentation of a multi‑decade CIP and a Raftelis rate study, the council adopted resolutions updating water, wastewater and stormwater rates and general facilities charges; staff said an average single‑family bill will rise from $163.51 to $178.90 (a 9.5% increase).
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October 10, 2026 at 8:40 AM
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Orting is facing an unexpected $80,000 bill due to a costly oversight in a construction project, raising serious questions about accountability and decision-making among city officials.

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City faces $80K charge for project oversight in contractor dispute
City disputes $80K costs related to missing project specifications from contract agreements.
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June 17, 2025 at 5:04 AM
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Orting City recently celebrated its unsung heroes, honoring dedicated staff members whose commitment keeps the community thriving.

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Whiting City Council honors staff for exceptional service and dedication
City recognizes Britton Jones, Officer Brandon Mitchell, and Jennifer Greenwood for outstanding contributions.
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June 17, 2025 at 4:37 AM
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Councilmember Tracy raises the alarm on potential budget overruns for Orting's $9 million project, urging immediate scrutiny of expenses to safeguard taxpayer funds.

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Councilmember Tracy warns of potential budget overruns on $9M project
Council members discuss engineering oversights and budget management for ongoing city project.
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June 17, 2025 at 4:36 AM