water system revenue bonds
Water utility borrowing for lead line replacements and water main upgrades
What to Watch
Watch for the final loan terms and any follow-up discussion of water and wastewater rate impacts as these projects move into construction.
Coming Up
Typically discussed at City Council. Check back when the next agenda is published.
The Story
On Aug. 3, council approved up to $1,961,897 in water-utility borrowing for lead service line replacements and the Lincoln Avenue water main program. The same night, council also approved up to $1,781,953 in wastewater-utility borrowing for 2026–2027 sewer work, including pipe-lining and sewer lateral replacements.
Key Decisions
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passed 9-0 City Council · Aug 3, 2026 26-149 Resolution Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of Up to $1,961,897 Water System Revenue Bonds, Series 2026, and Providing for Other Details and Covenants With Respect Thereto, and Approval of Related Financial Assistance Agreement
Motion to waive reading and adopt the resolution
Adam Wachowski YesMark Bittner YesDoug Brandt YesKatherine Dahlke YesShannon Derby YesBill LeClair YesDarla LeClair YesTim Petri Yes -
passed 9-0 City Council · Aug 3, 2026 26-148 Resolution Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of Up to $1,781,953 Sewerage System Revenue Bonds, Series 2026B, and Providing for Other Details and Covenants With Respect Thereto, and Approval of Related Financial Assistance Agreement
Motion to waive reading and adopt the resolution
Doug Brandt YesKatherine Dahlke YesShannon Derby YesBill LeClair YesDarla LeClair YesTim Petri YesAdam Wachowski YesMark Bittner Yes -
passed 8-0 City Council · Sep 2, 2025 25-172 Resolution Authorizing The Issuance And Sale Of Up To $352,978 Water System Revenue Bonds, Series 2025A, And Providing For Other Details And Covenants With Respect Thereto
Motion to waive reading and adopt the resolution
Darla LeClair YesMark Bittner YesShannon Derby YesBill LeClair YesDoug Brandt YesTim Petri YesAdam Wachowski Yes -
passed 8-0 City Council · Sep 2, 2025 25-173 Resolution Authorizing The Issuance And Sale Of Up To $1,038,658 Water System Revenue Bonds, Series 2025B, And Providing For Other Details And Covenants With Respect Thereto
Motion to waive reading and adopt the resolution
Darla LeClair YesMark Bittner YesShannon Derby YesBill LeClair YesDoug Brandt YesTim Petri YesAdam Wachowski Yes
Record
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City Council adopted Resolution 25-172 authorizing up to $352,978 in water system revenue bond borrowing (Series 2025A). Vote: 8-0.
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City Council adopted Resolution 25-173 authorizing up to $1,038,658 in water system revenue bond borrowing (Series 2025B). Vote: 8-0.
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City Council approved up to $1,781,953 in wastewater-utility borrowing (Sewerage System Revenue Bonds, Series 2026B) for 2026–2027 sewer infrastructure work, including pipe-lining and sewer lateral replacements coordinated with lead service line work. Vote: 9-0.
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City Council approved up to $1,961,897 in water-utility borrowing (Water System Revenue Bonds, Series 2026) for lead service line replacements and the Lincoln Avenue water main replacement program; the city cited a plan to replace about 500 lead service lines in 2027. Vote: 9-0.
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