Belleville aldermen voted Oct. 6 to enter an agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for Phase 3 of the East Creek Sewer Separation Project, with the city's estimated 25% cost share presented as $1,700,000 of a total $6,800,000.

The motion came from the Master Sewer Committee, which also asked to waive formal bidding for a vehicle purchase and to sell a 2006 GMC 2,500 truck. Alderman Sullivan read the sewer committee's items and moved the motions together.

Council approved the agreement by roll call. No additional details about construction timelines or funding sources beyond the stated city share were provided during the meeting, and no contingencies tied to federal approvals were discussed on the record.

The council also approved waiving formal bidding to purchase a 2026 Ford F-250 from Bob Ridings Sales for $46,803 for wastewater treatment use and authorized auction of the 2006 GMC truck. The council recorded the motions as carried in the Oct. 6 session.

Further implementation steps, including project schedule, contract execution and confirmation of the final city obligation, were not provided at the meeting; staff follow-up will be required to finalize costs and timelines.