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Newton council adopts several budget amendments, schedules annexation hearing and approves wastewater repair

Newton City Council · March 1, 2026
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Summary

At its Nov. 5 meeting the Newton City Council adopted a $37,200 change order to finish cleaning and inspection at the wastewater treatment plant, recognized insurance proceeds of about $72,600 to replace three police vehicles, and set a Dec. 3 public hearing on annexing 61.485 acres for the Meadows at Smyre Farm development.

Newton City Council on Nov. 5 approved a series of budget amendments and procedural steps, including a change order at the wastewater treatment plant, recognition of insurance proceeds for police vehicle replacements, and actions starting the annexation process for a 61.485-acre residential development.

Public Utilities Director Dusty Wentz told the council that a September authorization to clean and inspect the manifold pipe feeding the primary clarifiers at the wastewater treatment plant had underestimated scope and debris volume and omitted a second bypass. Staff requested a $37,200…

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