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water filtration plant backup power and security upgrades

Upgrading water plant backup generators and security for reliable service

Whether the City formally approved the WPPI borrowing and then released the on-hold purchases (substation cameras and the second meter order).

Typically discussed at Public Utilities Committee. Check back when the next agenda is published.

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.

  1. 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 Yes
    Tim Petri Yes
    Bonnie Shimulunas Yes
    Scott Stechmesser Yes
    Adam Wachowski Yes
    Darla LeClair Yes
    Mark Bittner Yes
    Shannon Derby Yes
    Bill LeClair Yes
  1. 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.

    Public Utilities Committee
  2. 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.

    Public Utilities Committee
  3. 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.

    City Council