Decatur approves creation of West Fork Public Utility Agency; agency cannot bind members to debt without member approval

Oct 27, 2025

Council voted to join the West Fork Public Utility Agency (PUA) and authorized the mayor or city manager to execute formation documents. Staff emphasized the PUA board cannot create debt or bind member cities without separate member approval; a future annual participation payment will be presented to council for approval.

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The City Council approved an ordinance creating the West Fork Public Utility Agency (PUA) at the Nov. 3 workshop and authorized the mayor and/or city manager to execute necessary formation documents.

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