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Water upgrades, meters and a potential facility purchase dominate Alta’s capital questions
Summary
Council and staff reviewed capital priorities for FY2026, including a multi‑year meter upgrade project, a substantial water‑line project with $400,000 in near‑term costs and additional work next year, and the possibility of acquiring a facility that could materially affect reserve levels and capital plans.
Alta staff briefed the council on capital projects and water‑system needs that will shape the FY2026 capital budget and longer‑term planning.
Why it matters: water infrastructure and a possible facility acquisition are large, capital‑intensive issues with multi‑year funding and reserve implications. Councilors said a major acquisition or large water project would greatly reduce available capacity for other capital work unless additional revenue or borrowing is secured.
Major items discussed
• Water project costs and timing: Staff said one water project line item in the FY2025/FY2026 draft includes roughly $400,000 planned for the current fiscal year and an additional…
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