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City reviews filtration authority interconnect and financing; 2023 series A note reported closed
Summary
Staff updated council on draft operating and interconnect terms with the Central Clinton County Water Filtration Authority for Quaker Hill and Mats wells, and reported the city’s 2023 Series A borrowing (originally about $2.3 million) has been closed after settlement with the Pennsylvania PUC left collection of a stormwater fee unresolved.
Lock Haven — City staff briefed the council on draft terms from the Central Clinton County Water Filtration Authority for an interconnect and operating agreement that would allow the authority to accept, treat and operate the city’s Quaker Hill and Mats wells. The authority’s conditions would include an easement, monitoring access, sampling and an annual flat access payment from the authority to the city for raw water access.
Staff said the interconnect and transfer of water assets from the Rock Haven City Authority are prerequisites to closing permanent financing for the wells and pipeline, which staff described as an $8.8 million permanent installation plan. The city has carried interim financing for older well assets and asked the filtration authority to reimburse the city $114,955.45 for certain carried payments.
Separately, staff provided an update on the 2023 Series A note: the city originally authorized a borrowing of about $2.3 million (less closing costs) to cover two new wells and two bridge replacements. Settlement with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission meant the anticipated stormwater fee revenue was not yet available, so staff and bond counsel explored options including shifting debt from the water fund to the general fund; staff reported the 2023 Series A had no outstanding amount and is closed as of Nov. 1.
Councilors asked clarifying questions about interim financing, reimbursement mechanisms, and the timeline for cost‑sharing changes beginning in 2026. Staff committed to returning the final interconnect agreement to council after the filtration authority and the city’s fire advisory board and other internal reviews are complete.
