Official admits taking kickbacks
The city’s former water superintendent has pleaded guilty to taking kickbacks in return for shipping used city-owned water meters to a recycler.
Barry Holland, 60, entered the plea Friday in federal court.
Prosecutors say that between 1999 and 2005 he accepted more than $10,000 in cash and $15,000 worth of machinery -- two air motors and a tapping machine.
Holland retired in 2006. His attorney, Stewart Katz, declined to comment.
As part of his plea agreement, Holland has agreed to repay the city $10,372 and cooperate in the ongoing investigation.
The bribery charge carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison.
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