Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Board authorizes pilot to shift public‑right‑of‑way costs for noncompliant water and sewer laterals, refers broader policy
Summary
On Oct. 6, 2025 the La Crosse Board of Public Works approved a pilot to have the utility and engineering staff obtain bids and pay upfront for work in the public right‑of‑way on four properties; property owners remain responsible for private plumbing and assessments can be paid over up to 15 years.
The La Crosse Board of Public Works on Oct. 6 approved a pilot program to change how the city addresses noncompliant water and sewer laterals, allowing the utility and engineering staff to obtain bids and pay upfront for work in the public right of way while assessing property owners over time.
Tina, a utilities staff member presenting the proposal, said the change would keep owners responsible for private plumbing work but shift the immediate cost of excavation, piping and street replacement in the right of way to the utility. "The property owners then would still be responsible for any plumbing work done on their private property, but then…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
