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Schererville approves USACE partnership to repair Anna Street water tower with up to $1 million grant
Summary
The council approved entering a partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to fund structural repairs and recoating of the Anna Street water tower; the Corps may provide up to $1 million, with the town’s share estimated at $325,000–$425,000.
Schererville’s council on June 9 approved a partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to repair and recoat the Anna Street water tower, authorizing the council president to sign the agreement and town officials to finalize related financing documents.
Director of Operations Andy Hansen told the board the project is funded through a grant coordinated with Congressman Frank Murvan’s office and the Corps. “The grant provides us up to of $1 million in funding from the US Army Corps of Engineers,” he said, adding that the town would cover any costs that exceed the Corps’ share. Hansen gave the town’s estimated share as between $325,000 and $425,000.
The waterworks board voted to approve the partnership, and the full council later approved the same agreement by a 5–0 vote. The motion authorizes the council president to sign the partnership and directs the clerk treasurer and town manager to finalize and sign other project documents.
Council members did not request further changes to the agreement at the meeting. Town officials said the Army Corps partnership offers an opportunity to complete a long‑needed tower rehabilitation using federal assistance, but they noted the town remains responsible for any costs beyond the Corps’ contribution.
Next steps include finalizing the partnership documents and moving the project through procurement and construction planning; council members asked staff to coordinate financing and provide cost details to bond counsel and residents as they become available.
