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City manager outlines $5.56M sewer replacement project; council adopts county hazard mitigation plan and advances pool‑rate ordinances

Columbiana City Council · January 7, 2026
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City Manager Lance Willard told the council the sewer replacement near Joshua Dixon is estimated at $5,558,233 with a $100,000 grant and a $346,585 low‑interest loan; the council adopted an emergency resolution to adopt the Columbiana County hazard mitigation plan and advanced two pool‑rate ordinances to first reading.

Columbiana — City Manager Lance Willard updated the council Jan. 6 on capital projects and department activity, highlighting a sewer replacement project estimated at $5,558,233 that has secured a $100,000 grant and a $346,585 low‑interest loan, both expected to be available July 1.

Willard said the city discovered the sewer line in need of replacement and submitted funding applications; although a requested gap‑funding application for West Railroad Street was not awarded, the city expects to bridge remaining needs with a low‑interest loan to complete…

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