Ridgewood Council approves $12.3M water line replacement and $6.5M service line program

The Village Council of Ridgewood convened on December 11, 2024, to address several key agenda items, including public hearings on bond ordinances and various resolutions concerning local infrastructure and community programs.

The meeting began with acknowledgments, including a special thanks to Commander Francis and his wife, Yvonne, for donating a Christmas tree to the village. Council members expressed gratitude for the service members protecting the community and encouraged residents to consider volunteering for local committees.

The council then moved to the regular agenda, starting with public hearings on two significant bond ordinances. The first, Ordinance 4023, pertains to the Ridgewood Water lehi service line replacement program, appropriating $12.3 million for the project. After a brief public hearing with no comments, the council unanimously adopted the ordinance.

Following this, the council addressed Ordinance 4024, which focuses on the property owner-led service line replacement program, appropriating $6.5 million. Similar to the previous ordinance, the public hearing was opened and closed without comments, leading to its unanimous adoption as well.

The council then proceeded to a consent agenda, adopting resolutions numbered 24-375 through 24-379 in one vote. These resolutions included contracts for the construction of raw water mains and PFAS treatment facilities, as well as authorizations for change orders and withdrawals from class action settlements.

The meeting concluded with the introduction of Ordinance 4025, which was set for a public hearing in the next session. Overall, the council's discussions reflected a commitment to enhancing local infrastructure and community engagement, with significant financial allocations aimed at improving water services in Ridgewood.