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Municipalities were saving big money
on the usual winter weather
expenses.
Plowing, anti-skid materials
for roads.
Even after our big
storm there is still funding
and materials available.
Until this week
snowplows barely needed and
plenty of material is on hand.
"We were able to meet our
quota on our bid and we have enough to
get us through to spring and
enough for this fall.
Many buying salt
through the state's bidding
process.
There is a minimum amount they
need to purchase.
"We are well below even the
minimum amount of salt that we
were -- we contracted to
receive so we were actually
very full as far as our bins.
So this storm will help us, you
know, get some space available
to finish out our contract
minimum amount.
The warm winter
has been a big cost savings and
gives managers an opportunity
to use revenue elsewhere.
"That is where we save.
Over time savings and savings
in road salt.
So we are able to shift some
funds to actual construction
projects.
Do a few more storm drain
repairs and road repair work
this coming summer."
Salt is $55 a ton.
Many buy several hundred tons
at a time.
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