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Committee debates phasing and ballot language for proposed wastewater bond
Summary
City staff proposed phasing a large wastewater capital plan so an initial main‑plant bond could proceed now and the remainder be considered in FY27; committee members pressed for clearer ballot language, affordability benchmarks, and tax‑impact figures.
City staff presented options to phase a multi‑component wastewater capital plan and said the committee could authorize bonding for an initial phase (the main plant/tertiary portion) while directing staff to return with proposals for subsequent phases by fiscal 2027.
Staff emphasized the political and financial risks of presenting a single large number to voters and urged the committee to craft ballot language that explicitly frames any authorization as…
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