water filtration plant backup power and security upgrades
Backup power, switching, and security improvements at the water plant.
What to Watch
Whether the City formally approved the WPPI borrowing and then released the on-hold purchases (substation cameras and the second meter order).
Coming Up
Typically discussed at Public Utilities Committee. Check back when the next agenda is published.
The Story
The Public Utilities Committee heard details on a proposed $494,000, 10-year, 0% borrowing plan covering a water-utility emergency generator transfer switch plus substation security cameras and an extra electric meter order. Staff said the cameras and meter order were being held until WPPI approval, expected to be considered March 18.
Key Decisions
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passed 9-0 City Council · Apr 6, 2026 26-052 Resolution Authorizing Borrowing $496,676 from WPPI Energy at 0% Interest for Critical Utility Infrastructure Projects
Motion to waive reading and approve the resolution (26-052) authorizing borrowing $496,676 from WPPI Energy at 0% interest for critical utility infrastructure projects
Doug Brandt YesTim Petri YesAdam Wachowski YesDarla LeClair YesMark Bittner YesShannon Derby YesBill LeClair Yes
Record
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Staff outlined a proposed $494,000, 10-year, 0% WPPI loan to cover an emergency generator transfer switch for the Water Utility, security cameras at the electrical substation, and a second electric meter order.
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Staff said the substation security cameras and the second meter order were on hold until WPPI approval, expected to be considered at WPPI’s March 18 meeting.
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A resolution (26-052) was scheduled to authorize borrowing $496,676 from WPPI Energy at 0% interest for utility projects including electric meters, security upgrades, and generator repairs at the Water Filtration Plant.
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