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Committee recommends letting of Seymour wastewater upgrade; $8 million sought for Phase 1
Summary
The Joint Committee of the Whole recommended that the City of Seymour Utility Board authorize letting for a wastewater treatment plant upgrade that will require roughly $8 million for Phase 1; city staff expect DNR approval by month-end and set a Feb. 18 bid opening after a Feb. 4 plant walkthrough.
The Joint Committee of the Whole recommended that the City of Seymour Utility Board authorize the letting of a wastewater treatment plant upgrade project after a presentation from guest Tony Kapell. Kapell told the committee that “the plans have been approved by the DNR” and that Phase 1 will require about $8 million in funding.
Kapell said the city is currently 12th on the state funding list and is eligible for a low-interest loan but not principal forgiveness. He said the project team expects Phase 1 approval by the end of the month and that the project will be released for bidding upon council approval. Kapell said there will be a plant walkthrough on Feb. 4 and that bidding is scheduled to open on Feb. 18.
After the update, Alderperson Gerbers moved that the Committee recommend to the City of Seymour Utility Board approval of Resolution 2025-105, "Authorize the Letting of Wastewater Treatment Facility Upgrade Project for Bid Purposes." Alderperson Hurkman seconded; the motion carried.
Why it matters: The upgrade is intended to meet DNR requirements and proceed to construction once financing and bidding are in place. The committee’s recommendation advances the project to the Utility Board and, if approved there, to public bidding according to the schedule presented.
What was not decided: Kapell said the city is on the state funding list but did not report a guaranteed award; he described loan eligibility but noted the absence of principal forgiveness. Specific financing sources and final award amounts were not specified at the meeting.
Next steps: The Utility Board will consider the committee’s recommendation; if approved, the city expects a plant walkthrough Feb. 4 and bids to open Feb. 18.
