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Staff described several large projects under active evaluation: a phase‑2 upgrade to the wastewater treatment plant (initial construction estimates above $14 million), a new Spears Creek force main (construction estimate in the multi‑million‑dollar range, roughly $7 million), and a program of sewer improvements tied to federal and state grant and loan programs. Staff said the city is pursuing State Revolving Fund (SRF) loans, EPA grant funds and other low‑interest financing to reduce the local customer impact of large projects.

Utilities staff explained the plant sees high peak flows during strong rain events caused largely by inflow & infiltration (I&I) in older trunk lines. They said replacing or upsizing trunk lines in the Clarks Run corridor and targeted rehabilitation of pump stations can reduce peak flows at the treatment plant, improving regulatory standing and creating capacity for future development. Staff reported they expect work on a Twinbrook culvert replacement and nearby sub‑basin improvements to be bid and constructed in upcoming months.

A separate Junction City / Perryville sewer package — funded in part by county ARPA money — includes five pump stations and a small treatment plant and is in the design phase, staff said. Utilities staff also described lead‑service‑line inventory and replacement planning tied to a 10‑year regulatory program; the city is conducting inventory and assessment work now and expects the replacement program to follow once the assessment is complete.

Staff emphasized that some projects have secured or are being pursued for grant/loan support and that the city intends to prioritize projects that reduce I&I and improve plant performance. Staff also noted that federal and state regulators are more active after recent wet weather months and that the city’s proactive planning is intended to limit enforcement risk.

Utilities staff said they are completing a cost‑of‑service study to inform water and sewer rates and to plan future debt service. They warned that large projects will require either grant/loan financing or multi‑year rate plans to avoid sudden customer rate spikes.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Danville City Commission Special Called Meeting - 5/1/2025","oneSentenceSummary","Danville utilities staff told the City Commission that wastewater treatment plant upgrades, a Spears Creek force main and targeted sewer rehabilitation are top priorities to address high peak flows, regulatory scrutiny and future growth.","taxTitle","Danville City, Boyle County , Kentucky","taxId",53940,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6046461,"Danville outlines capital wish list: parks, police gear and City Hall repairs top near‑term needs",6619,2231000,8850000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3545792-36969f4809a75ec25c65477835dfb4f4&start=2231&end=8850","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3545792-36969f4809a75ec25c65477835dfb4f4/thumbnail_2231000.jpg","/articles/6046461/Danville-City/Boyle-County/Kentucky/Danville-outlines-capital-wish-list-parks-police-gear-and-City-Hall-repairs-top-nearterm-needs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6046461-60f40bab092ac1a3f1c00ea8ed4b8e60/orig.mp4?Expires=1771153826&Signature=JUeOaKz-DdMMbj3yd075liPVRJ1iwvm1jVo6aZOEN9kwNnhKkVBomuMUGxxKTcS-3qfIkmY7Ful0Tr~TsgTeegwp2wuRNMtW3krZrojQSOVhoYCIe6-6gcuK5XkyKp6ECpoUlN7mwz2KO63oi2Eu52KA4WWzxcpioKFqCfTyNGZHKaPZTvF2LyGB7-Ncpw0GaFZIROAXcd6lku9a9diwThPsKwVQOeBb4Hjwubm0nkKCejMoskmOPWNNYyDj23aQVDIYF1bxfC3aQ7JejEWQdsZVUQKz6BRL6qFRr5ISwBeQz~-8FoTbzevz2xOVf1A4Y0PaRiCqKCDWYKmxZCfYfg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Danville staff brought a multi‑department capital project list to the City Commission that includes immediate maintenance needs at City Hall, recurring police and fire equipment purchases, public works vehicle replacements and a multi‑year set of parks improvements.

City Hall needs identified by staff include roof repairs and replacement of worn furniture in council chambers and conference rooms; staff estimated the immediate roof work at roughly $30,000 and noted delaying repairs risks substantially higher costs later. The council packet also showed proposals for flooring replacements in the police department and other maintenance items.

Police Chief Don listed routine recurring purchases — body armor, in‑vehicle and mobile data computers, video recording and radio/9‑1‑1 equipment updates — that staff said will be year‑to‑year capital requirements. The police presentation also included requests for gym equipment and vehicle replacements to keep the fleet operational.

Public Works staff asked to replace aging heavy equipment including a dump truck (staff cited a $250,000 new unit estimate but said they were exploring used options), a loader, and a heavy truck lift to keep in‑house repairs feasible. Staff also described sidewalk repair work, wayfinding signs and a municipal aid sidewalk project that requires right‑of‑way agreements with private property owners before the grant will be released.

Parks and Recreation presented projects spanning playground and field improvements at Millennium Park, reworking several ballfields using long‑lasting infield material, replacement bleachers at Jeanie Rogers and parking improvements for heavy event days. Staff emphasized some projects are county‑shared facilities and said they will seek county participation on the larger items. Parks staff estimated a full indoor recreation and aquatic facility as a separate large project (presented in planning scenarios) and discussed possible revenue mechanisms such as a restaurant tax or other local option to finance such a facility.

Staff repeatedly noted that the capital list is preliminary and that capital items were not yet included in the FY26 operating budget. Staff said they will return with recommendations after commissioners identify priorities and after fund‑balance and grant availability are reviewed.","City staff presented a long capital list spanning City Hall repairs, police and fire equipment, parking garage maintenance, public works vehicles and a large parks program; staff said capital items are not yet included in the operating budget and will be recommended after commissioners weigh priorities.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6046466,"Danville managers present balanced FY26 budget; $499,000 left for community requests after staffing changes",566,139000,705000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3545792-36969f4809a75ec25c65477835dfb4f4&start=139&end=705","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3545792-36969f4809a75ec25c65477835dfb4f4/thumbnail_139000.jpg","/articles/6046466/Danville-City/Boyle-County/Kentucky/Danville-managers-present-balanced-FY26-budget-499000-left-for-community-requests-after-staffing-changes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6046466-9b6731321767496041cc389124ac47d5/orig.mp4?Expires=1771153827&Signature=JVYz8jG7y3NCFMBbtSCzmQtmiFrM2L1W298j0irRsqWTPDWOvYOQEwG54RVR52K5UlvwcWwHVLTNvdBN1h7Pie861nwhkufDZQgrTzWkD4eA3wYy4QGsEGN-u2H6MSMLv-AWvchSTSM5Gj3-6tQ5703QmzNT-hk3P5MEHgTdqrlugCrF9QMt4r9mH8pAzqNw5NdP8mwarE2T62vhB9WM4IOVHGx6HU6otBxEyEyeVr8i~4olo6HT~DW4GsCwAcp09CNMn-Ci0wLIM0s7f3CgnTdY-vnYiHk08XVGEbt-ZtzYSCfvLRCj-eY87LjV~pjUsbl2bTQQ7TwMgMEcf7J50g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Danville City staff presented a revised fiscal 2026 operating budget to the City Commission at a special-call meeting, reporting an increased surplus after re‑examining transfers and revenues and proposing personnel adjustments and funding priorities for community and shared agencies.

City Manager Earl Cobb and Finance Director Lee walked commissioners through changes that raised the general‑fund surplus compared with an earlier draft. The pair told the commission they reduced planned transfers to the parking garage and the cemetery and lowered the police and fire pension contribution to the minimum recommended by the city’s investment adviser. Finance Director Lee said, “we are recommending at this point that your budget surplus be allocated to requested staffing changes and then considering your community and shared agencies.”

Lee and Cobb said the updated baseline shows operating revenue exceeding operating expenses, producing a larger surplus than in the first draft. From that surplus they recommended a group of organizational changes that total $207,206.87 in recurring cost to the general fund, including a police staffing change that converts one full‑time officer to a part‑time slot to open a recruit position, one additional firefighter, and several reclassifications. City staff projected those changes would reduce overtime spending, estimating an approximately $80,000 reduction in overtime costs. After the recommended organizational changes, staff said the remaining unallocated operating surplus would be about $499,000.

Staff also presented the utility fund status separately. That fund operates independently of the general fund; staff said it had shown a modest operating surplus in the current year but that planned utility capital and staffing changes would produce a mid‑five‑figure deficit within the utility fund balance. Cobb told commissioners that utility operating deficits would be paid from the utility fund balance.

On community and shared agencies, staff provided a line‑by‑line comparison of what the city gave in FY25 versus FY26 requests. Lee said the FY26 requests total $656,200 (not including capital requests) and that the FY25 allocations totaled $562,156, including several one‑time items. Staff asked commissioners to submit their individual funding preferences so staff could produce a recommended allocation at the next meeting.

Commissioners discussed priorities: some said city housekeeping and core public safety services should come first; others urged full funding of historically supported shared agencies. No new policy decisions were adopted at the meeting; staff asked commissioners to deliver community‑agency recommendations by the next week so a final budget draft can be prepared.

The meeting concluded after commissioners moved to close the session and recorded an affirmative voice vote.","City staff told the Danville City Commission they found additional one-time revenue and recommended staffing and reclassifications that keep the operating budget balanced and leave about $499,000 for community/shared agency allocations or additional requests.","actionData","errors"]

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Utilities team flags wastewater capacity projects, regional connections and grant targets

Danville outlines capital wish list: parks, police gear and City Hall repairs top near‑term needs

Danville managers present balanced FY26 budget; $499,000 left for community requests after staffing changes