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Waterloo finance committee approves $2.63 million dam repairs, emergency sewer work and a slate of routine purchases
Summary
The Waterloo finance committee on July 6 approved a package of preauthorizations and budget amendments that included $2.63 million for Verdin Creek Dam and Fletcher Gate repairs, a $620,000 trail replacement project, emergency sanitary sewer repair rentals and a set of routine equipment and maintenance purchases. The committee also approved bill payments to be forwarded to the full council.
The Waterloo Finance Committee approved a series of preauthorizations, budget amendments and bill payments at its July 6 meeting, including a $2,630,000 amendment for Verdin Creek Dam and Fletcher Gate repairs and a $620,000 amendment for Cedar Prairie Trail replacement.
Why it matters: The Verdin Creek Dam work and the emergency sanitary sewer repairs on Nevada Street represent the largest near-term capital and emergency expenditures before the council; the committee approved rental pumping, manhole and generator costs connected to a FY26 emergency sanitary sewer repair at the end of Nevada Street.
What the committee approved: The committee voted to approve a block of preauthorization and purchase items presented by committee staff. Major items included annual software maintenance with Tyler Technologies for $194,539.07; installation of 16 convention center concourse players and HDMI-capable LCD displays for $87,234.47 plus $225 shipping; renewal of a Magnet Forensics GrayKey license for police for $37,370; and multiple arena repairs and equipment purchases for Young Arena, including emergency dehumidification repairs and Zamboni runway work. The committee also approved a $33,398.04 generator rental (plus $10,000 delivery/pickup) to power a plant during switchgear repairs, and equipment rental for 36-inch and 54-inch bypass pumping tied to the Nevada Street emergency sanitary sewer repair ($25,549.34 plus $950 delivery/fuel; and $62,659.75 plus $5,798.35 delivery/fuel, respectively).
Budget amendments and refunds: The chair moved to consider and pass several budget items: a FY26 project budget amendment of $620,000 for the Cedar Prairie Trail replacement (DeWitt Road to Ridgeway Avenue, Cedar Falls); a FY27 amendment of $2,630,000 for Verdin Creek Dam and Fletcher Gate repairs under contract 11-63; and a $5,000 increase to cash-on-hand revenue with a corresponding $5,000 administrative allocation for use by the Veterans Memorial Hall Commission. The committee also approved three property refund requests for incorrect garbage charges totaling $2,642.91.
Bill payments filed and forwarded: The committee voted to add and file bill payments for forwarding to the full council: June 22 in the amount of $2,900,890.41; June 29 in the amount stated in the transcript as '4,000,517.184 dollars and 70¢'; and July 6 in the amount of $6,554,807.67. The committee voted aye and the chair said the items would be forwarded to the full council.
Procedure and votes: Motions were made and seconded; approvals were recorded by voice vote with members saying 'aye' and no recorded opposition in the transcript. The committee adjourned after completing the agenda.
Next steps: Approved budget amendments and the filed bill payments will be forwarded to the full council for final approval.
