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Council staff briefed on $58M-plus combined-sewer project and options to expand scope to capture extra grants
Summary
Public works staff described a multi-stage plan to separate combined sewers, grant awards totaling tens of millions of dollars, and a council-level option to increase the bond amount to access additional grant funding and complete more construction now.
City public-works staff presented an update on the combined-sewer overflow (CSO) separation project, related grant awards and recent infrastructure failures that prompted emergency repairs around the city.
Rob, the presenting staff member, said earlier planning estimated a $180 million full-separation project. Staff divided the work into three phases and pursued funding; the city has received multiple awards that reduce the local share. Rob said the city was awarded roughly $25 million in grant funds plus a $25 million zero-percent loan for 25 years (both cited during the meeting), and additional awards…
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