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Winthrop reviews $2.3 million water-plant estimate, directs staff to draft new rates
Summary
Council reviewed a Preliminary Engineering Report estimating a new water plant at about $2.3 million (construction targeted for 2027–28) and approved preparing an ordinance to set new water rates: $25 for 0–1,000 gallons, $2.80 per 1,000 gallons over that, and a $292.50 rate listed for East Buchanan School.
The Winthrop City Council reviewed a Preliminary Engineering Report on April 15 that estimates a new water treatment plant would cost about $2.3 million, with construction projected for 2027–28. Nick Krum (P.W.D.) presented the report during the special meeting.
After review, the council voted to direct staff to prepare a water-rate ordinance. The proposed structure recorded in the meeting summary sets a base charge of $25 for usage from 0–1,000 gallons, then $2.80 per 1,000 gallons for consumption above 1,000 gallons; the record also lists a rate of $292.50 for East Buchanan School. The motion to prepare the ordinance was made by Lee White and seconded by Ann Myers and carried unanimously.
The transcript records the engineering estimate and the council’s direction to draft an ordinance but does not include a final ordinance, fee schedule adoption, funding plan for the plant, or detailed timeline beyond the 2027–28 construction window.
