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City manager: wastewater plan cost grows to $42M; sidewalk, tree and housing projects move forward
Summary
City manager told the council the wastewater treatment project estimate rose to about $42 million, a previously expected Department of Energy grant for $10 million is no longer available, and staff will proceed to finish plans and bid the project; sidewalk, tree planting and housing developments also reported.
The Monte Vista city manager reported a sharp increase in the estimated cost for the wastewater treatment plant replacement and described next steps as staff and engineers move to firm up bids.
City staff said preliminary figures moved from about $30 million to roughly $42 million. The manager told the council engineers were instructed to finish construction plans and release the project for bid so the city would have a firm cost estimate. Staff also said a Department of Energy grant of about $10 million that the city had hoped to pursue is no longer available, increasing budget uncertainty.
Separately, staff said the city secured roughly $1.6 million for a sidewalk project (CDOT‑assisted reconfiguration of Sherman Avenue and sidewalk work along Highway 285) and nearly $800,000 for associated reconfiguration work; construction is expected to begin after the Stampede event. The city also has a tree grant: staff expects to plant 60 of 500 awarded trees this fall as part of a multi‑year program.
Housing and commercial development updates included near‑complete CRHDC homes for low‑ and moderate‑income buyers with estimated appraisals in the $310,000–$325,000 range and forthcoming site plans for manufactured housing and a hotel. Staff said these projects are advancing through permitting and that more ground‑disturbing activity will appear in town soon.
