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Council says sewer-project contracts signed; bidding, start date remain uncertain
Summary
Council reported that sewer-project contracts were signed and described in the meeting as "a $4,000,000 grant with a half $1,000,000 loan." Staff said bids may go out by year-end, but the construction start date depends on RDA/USDA steps and remains uncertain.
Shane Baton reported that sewer-project contracts were signed and described the package in the meeting as "a $4,000,000 grant with a half $1,000,000 loan," and said the contracts include an amortization schedule.
The announcement came as council members confirmed unanimous approval to move forward. Councilmembers and staff said the project still depends on several administrative steps: design completion, RDA review and USDA processes. Staff said they hope to issue construction bids by the end of the year but cautioned there is no definitive start date for construction.
At the meeting, council members discussed related funding sources referenced previously, distinguishing this DEQ-related contract from a separate Ducks Unlimited contribution. Shane Baton said the DEQ contract described at the meeting included the grant-and-loan package; the Ducks Unlimited funding is a separate contribution mentioned earlier.
Council members and staff also noted remaining planning tasks: completing design work, preparing bid documents and reconciling overlapping funding streams. One staff member said some permitting and program approvals remain "up in the air," and council agreed to await the formal bidding schedule before committing to construction timing.
Next steps: council signaled approval to proceed with the signed contracts and staff said they would pursue bidding and report back; no construction mobilization date was set during the meeting.
