(KLZA)-- During the November meeting of the Auburn Board of Public Works meeting General Manager Ray Luhring reported the books on the 2019 FEMA projects have been closed with the reception of a check in an amount of $132,741.

Luhring also noted that the Longs Creek Water Project is moving forward.

An audit proposal from Julie Bauman CPA in Falls City was approved. The BPW Board opted for a one-year contract with the Bauman firm in an amount of $21,250.

Water / Waste Water Manager Alan Slater entered the BPW water system in the 2025 Best Tasting Water contest at the AWWA conference with Auburn's water placing first in the state.

Luhring also reported the Auburn Board of Public Works was presented with the 2025 Business of the Year Award during the annual 2025 Auburn Cahmber Banquet.