Agency staff advances reimbursement policy draft; WIFIA funds for easements remain uncertain

Agency staff told the Sarpy County and Cities Wastewater Agency during its May meeting that a draft reimbursement policy is close to completion, but that use of remaining WIFIA funds for right-of-way and easement purchases is uncertain.

Executive Director Dan Hoynes said staff had solicited written comments from city members on the proposed reimbursement policy, received drafts from the agency attorney informed by other jurisdictions, and planned additional finance meetings before circulating a final recommendation to administrators and the board. “When we get that done here probably the next week, then I'll ship that draft off to all the administrators,” he said.

Why it matters: The reimbursement policy will guide how the agency shares or…