City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council voted to authorize negotiations for a design-build contract for the Inner Harbor Seawater Desalination Plant project. This decision allows staff to develop a contract for a guaranteed maximum price, a demonstration plant, and 60% design, which will be brought back to the council for approval at a later date. The project aims to address the city's long-term water supply needs, with an estimated total cost of $978.8 million and an operational timeline extending to 2029.