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Village seeks clarity on $5 million EPA loan, congressional push for waterline funding and CDBG allocation
Summary
Officials said an EPA loan for $5 million is available for waterline replacement, Congressman Balderson's office may push a separate $4.9 million appropriations request, and a CDBG critical infrastructure allocation is pending a regional vote May 19; staff will track funding and may narrow the loan ask to a single project.
Village staff updated council on multiple water and wastewater funding tracks that could affect upcoming capital work.
Staff said an EPA loan has been approved for $5 million to replace aging water lines, and the village requested $4.9 million in congressional appropriations; a representative from Congressman Balderson's office told staff the office would "push our waterline replacement project forward," but cautioned that the village may not receive the full $4.9 million. Staff said it hoped to know more by mid‑summer and will align local borrowing plans with likely federal support.
"Do we take out a $5 million loan with the potential that we might get, say, a million (from federal funding)?" a staff member asked, noting the village's concern about borrowing only what is required. Staff said they are exploring whether the loan ask can be amended to fund a single prioritized project (Romeside) rather than the entire program.
Separately, the CDBG critical infrastructure pre‑application for a 725‑ft water line in front of the fire department and school was recategorized by regional planning as an allocation; staff reported that if the regional commissioners approve the allocation on May 19, the competitive round would be removed and the allocation effectively secures the funding for the village.
Councilors asked staff to keep work on waterline design and outreach moving forward, and to report back with clearer estimates and the outcome of the regional vote. The Jacob wastewater study was delayed because of weather and is expected before council in August.
