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Mayor says Ely has strong chance for $2 million federal aid for Burntside water-line project
Summary
Mayor Omerza said Senator Klobuchar’s office indicated a high probability Ely will receive $2 million for the Burntside Water Line Project; details are pending and staff were thanked for project work.
Mayor Omerza told the council on January 20 that Senator Klobuchar’s office signaled a strong likelihood Ely will receive $2 million in federal support for the Burntside Water Line Project, though specifics were not yet available.
"The chances are very high to receive $2 Million for the Burntside Water Line Project," Mayor Omerza said, and thanked Clerk Langowski for assistance on the effort. The council did not vote on the item at the meeting; Mayor Omerza said further information is expected as the project advances.
Councilors also received a separate update that Ely is tentatively set to receive $175,000 in Community Development Block Grant funding for the Pattison Street Project in 2026, an update Councilor Roose said came through her advisory role on the CDBG committee.
City staff did not provide a timeline or conditions attached to the federal notification during the meeting. Council members did not take formal action on the Burntside project at the January 20 session; staff will share additional details when they become available.
