Summary
The council would commit to a 20-40% local match to pursue a federal Economic Development Administration grant for designing the wastewater treatment plant project — a big-ticket infrastructure move.
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Last discussed Aug 19, 2026.
Impact analysis
The city would be on the hook for 20-40% of the design cost if the grant is awarded.
Ratepayers if the grant offsets future utility costs.
Sewer ratepayers could face future costs if the maintenance projects are deferred too long.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - Aug 19, 2026
The city adopted its first sewer master plan update since 2009, mapping out aging infrastructure needs ($7.6M) and growth-driven projects ($44M, mostly developer-funded). It plans for build-out flows of about 4 million gallons per day versus the East Wastewater Plant's 3.05 MGD capacity.
City Council - Aug 5, 2026
The council would commit to a 20-40% local match to pursue a federal Economic Development Administration grant for designing the wastewater treatment plant project — a big-ticket infrastructure move.
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