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2026 capital borrowing reimbursement resolution

Permits future borrowing to reimburse capital costs; utility covers part

Watch for a later 2026 council vote that actually approves the borrowing and spells out which projects are included and how repayment is split.

Typically discussed at City Council. Check back when the next agenda is published.

On Jan. 19, council voted 6-3 to keep the door open to up to $2.56 million in borrowing later in 2026, to pay back 2026 project costs. The resolution also sets aside $350,000 to be repaid by the electric utility, not the city’s main debt-payment pot.

  1. passed 6-3 City Council · Jan 19, 2026

    26-015 Resolution Declaring Official Intent to Reimburse Expenditures from Proceeds of Borrowing 2026 Capital Projects

    Motion made by B. LeClair, seconded by Bittner to waive reading and adopt the resolution.

    Mark Bittner Yes
    Doug Brandt Yes
    Shannon Derby Yes
    Bill LeClair Yes
    Darla LeClair Yes
    Scott Stechmesser Yes
    Tim Petri No
    Bonnie Shimulunas No
    Adam Wachowski No
  1. City Council adopted Resolution 26-015 declaring intent to reimburse eligible 2026 capital project and equipment costs with future tax-exempt borrowing, capped at $2,563,818.

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  2. The reimbursement-intent resolution passed on a 6-3 vote.

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  3. The resolution stated that $350,000 of the repayment would come from the Electric Utility rather than the Debt Service Fund.

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  4. The stated purpose of the resolution was to preserve the city’s ability to borrow later in 2026 and reimburse costs already incurred.

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