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Silvis reports $803,000 in funding for water/sewer work; police and public-works staff give updates
Summary
City Administrator Jerry told the council the city received $803,000 through Congressman Sorensen’s office and Washington, D.C., to support water/sewer projects; fire and police chiefs reported recent outreach events and ongoing planning for JDC and Live Scan implementation.
City Administrator Jerry told the Silvis City Council on June 16 that the city has applied for multiple grants through Congressman Sorensen’s office and that it received $803,000 through those channels, an award he said will help advance water and sewer work and opens the opportunity to apply in future years.
Jerry said the funding is intended to support planned water/sewer work on 15th Street, 17th Street and related work on 1st Avenue that the city has coordinated with state plans. (The transcript includes an earlier date reference that appears inconsistent with the 2026 meeting and was not repeated; the council record does not specify a definitive construction schedule.)
Fire Chief Dave Johnson reported the fire department ran nearly 120 calls in the past two weeks and noted a Hy-Vee kids event scheduled for July 25. Police Chief Gene Karzin credited Officer Robinson for organizing a well-attended public-safety outreach event with other agencies and said department staff are documenting procedures from a recent tabletop exercise for the JDC and preparing for continuity when the current JDC lead leaves.
Public Works & Parks official Joe Rockwell said work began on dirt placement for the 10th Street bike path and that he continues to participate on the Comprehensive Plan steering committee. City Clerk Amy Malmstrom encouraged community participation in Main Street activities and asked for volunteers for JDC staffing and associated events.
Why it matters: The reported $803,000 in funding is the largest single financial figure discussed in the meeting and could help accelerate local water and sewer projects. Live Scan procurement — enabled by the approved Bi-State grant — will update the police department’s fingerprinting capability, and staff updates signal ongoing operational work across public safety and public works.
What’s next: Council approved the Bi-State Live Scan grant and other consent items at the June 16 Regular Meeting. Staff indicated planning and documentation work will continue; specific project schedules were not provided in the council record.
