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Council acknowledges final Water Utility System Master Plan prepared by Black & Veatch
Summary
The Rapid City Common Council acknowledged the final Water Utility System Master Plan dated December 2024, prepared by consultant Black & Veatch. Councilor Stroman praised the plan and noted staff and consultants are planning for future water-supply challenges.
The Rapid City Common Council acknowledged the final Water Utility System Master Plan dated December 2024 prepared by Black & Veatch.
Councilor Stroman, speaking during consideration of consent Item 34, said the plan is comprehensive and was presented to the Public Works Committee and Legal and Finance Committee. "It's a comprehensive plan that, our water department has done with their consultant. I just want the public to know that we are watching out," Stroman said, adding the city is preparing for future uncertainty in water supplies and "we can't just kick [the issue] down the road."
A motion by Councilor Biberdorf, seconded by Councilor Evans, to acknowledge the plan carried. No further action or budget allocations were taken at the meeting on this item; staff will continue work identified in the plan and report as required.
The plan's stated date is December 2024 and the transcript identifies the consultant as Black & Veatch. The council did not detail funding or specific implementation steps during the acknowledgement vote.
