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Board hears plan to extend water, sewer and fire protection on Cedar Street; staff estimates costs above $200,000
Summary
Staff told the Brookhaven City board that Cedar Street — a small pocket of about a dozen homes — lacks sewer and adequate fire protection and that combined water and sewer work would likely cost 'north of ... $200,000.' Staff recommended applying for infrastructure funds and CDBG matching, with construction potentially in summer 2026.
At the Nov. 21 meeting, a city staff member outlined a proposal to extend water, sewer and fire protection to a small pocket of homes on Cedar Street that currently lack adequate services.
The staff member said the project would include replacing long service lines, adding fire protection and a secondary sewer connection and estimated the work would be “north of, you know, $200,000 probably.” The staff member said some houses have very long service lines and residents must pass wastewater inspections before connections, which complicates phasing and increases costs.
Board members and staff framed financing around Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) timing and other infrastructure funds. The staff member advised waiting until January to pursue infrastructure funds to match CDBG or similar grants, noting that grant applications are usually in spring and that a funding decision would likely come by fall 2025 with construction at best in summer 2026.
Board members asked about the number of homes affected; the staff member estimated about a dozen. Members discussed sequencing projects so one completed project can be closed out before applying for another grant to remain competitive for CDBG funds.
What happens next: staff said it will prepare estimates and follow the recommended timeline for grant applications, and the board indicated support for pursuing infrastructure funds subject to grant availability and project prioritization.
