West Main rebuild nears sanitary tie‑ins; county‑city water tower financing outlined and council approves budget, street‑lighting measures

On Aug. 11 the City of Geneva council received construction, funding and budget updates covering the West Main Street project, a proposed county‑city water tower, federal grant risks for stormwater work and several council ordinances. Council approved two emergency ordinances and the minutes from the previous meeting.

City Manager Tim Cartecki (identified in the meeting as the presenting staff member) reported that the West Main Street reconstruction has entered its sanitary service‑connection phase in the 17th month of work. An additional contractor crew was brought in to accelerate sanitary lateral tie‑ins, and staff said the sanitary segment should be completed this week. Because the sanitary connections require cutting the south lane near Lockwood, temporary road closures and flagging remain necessary. Cartecki said storm sewer installation between Lockwood and West Street is scheduled through Sept. 24, with final paving, sidewalks and curbing expected to proceed into October.

Streetscape and storefront projects: Phase 1 of the ACGP streetscape project was re‑advertised and bidding deadlines were extended: the bid opening moved from Aug. 8 to Aug. 15. Completion deadlines were also adjusted; work in Rotary Park, the community center and senior…