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The Sweet Home City Council voted unanimously Tuesday, March 14, to award an Aumsville firm a contract for upgrades to the city's wastewater treatment plant.

Councilor Angelita Sanchez abstained from the vote, citing a potential conflict of interest.

Under the nearly $840,000 deal, Boede Construction will install mechanical, electrical and controls equipment, and a sludge blend tank at the newly named Mahler Water Reclamation Facility, with a goal of completing the project by June 30.

The contract also includes a 10% contingency ($84,000) controlled by the city manager, bringing the total...