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Council approves water‑fee updates, meter financing and 2026–31 CIP; hears committee reports
Summary
After the SUP hearing, Oak Ridge council approved water‑fee amendments (including a 'dry tap' and meter‑finance option), moved restricted Veterans funds to the general fund, and adopted the 2026–31 Capital Improvement Plan following discussion about reserve policy and project priorities.
Following the extended evidentiary hearing on SUP2501, the Oak Ridge Town Council completed routine business and took several fiscal and operational actions.
Manager and finance items The town manager requested three manager items: reappointment and appointment to advisory boards and closing phase‑1 funds for the Veterans Honor Green project. Council voted to transfer remaining restricted funds as presented; staff reported $13,982.50 of phase‑2 restricted funds would be moved to the general fund as a partial reimbursement of prior expenditures.
Water fee schedule and…
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