PASCO, Wash. — The City Council on Aug. 4 approved sending two loan applications to the Washington State Public Works Board: one for improvements at the Butterfield Water Treatment Plant and another for demolition of the Louis Street underpass.

Director Sarah told council the projects qualify for public-works board funding and that the board’s program this year has more limited funds than in prior cycles, so the city is pursuing loans to help close funding gaps. The council approved Resolution No. 4635 authorizing application for the Butterfield WTP Improvements Project and Resolution No. 4636 authorizing application for the Louis Street Underpass Demolition Project.

Councilmember Mills moved both resolutions; motions passed unanimously. Staff said no final loan award had been received and that the applications would proceed under the Public Works Board process.

Ending: Staff will submit the loan applications and return with further updates if awards or match requirements are imposed by the Public Works Board.