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Council approves $35,707 payment to MidAmerican for utility relocation; members press for policy review
Rock Island City Council · February 9, 2026
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Summary
The council approved a $35,707.02 payment to MidAmerican to relocate electrical equipment at a city water tower; several councilors criticized the recurring practice of taxpayers paying to move utility-owned equipment and asked staff to review franchise agreements and policy options.
The Rock Island City Council authorized payment of $35,707.02 to MidAmerican for relocating primary electrical equipment at the 2932 24th Street water tower after staff said the work was necessary to restore water-service continuity and was completed under time…
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