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Maysville commissioners approve sewer‑project contract, lease renewals and back legislative push for regional water plant
Summary
The board approved lease renewals with state agencies, accepted a $1.934 million low bid for a combined‑sewer‑overflow project, and authorized the mayor to sign a legislative funding proposal for a new regional water treatment plant; staff estimated the plant could cost $60–$80 million and stressed the need for partnerships and rate considerations.
The Maysville Board of Commissioners voted to approve several business items on Jan. 8, 2026, including lease renewals with Commonwealth of Kentucky agencies, acceptance of a low bid for a combined‑sewer‑overflow project, and a motion authorizing the mayor to sign a legislative funding proposal to seek state support for a new regional water treatment plant.
City attorney Connell read resolutions that authorized lease renewals with the Commonwealth of Kentucky for the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (201 Government Street), the Department of Workforce Development (201 Government Street), and the Department of Corrections (101 East 2nd Street). Each resolution was moved, seconded and approved by roll call; one commissioner recorded an abstention on the workforce development lease because of a work relationship.
On infrastructure, the board accepted the bid of Howe Contractors for the combined sewer overflow contract in the amount of $1,934,000 and directed the mayor to execute the necessary contractual documents. Council members asked questions about the wide variance among bids; staff and engineers explained differences in estimated parts and equipment and said references and contractor experience influenced the recommendation.
Separately, staff presented a preliminary engineering report and requested authority for the mayor to sign a legislative funding proposal seeking state support for a new regional water treatment plant. Staff described the plant as a regional facility that could serve multiple counties and estimated the project might cost roughly $60 million to $80 million, which could require rate increases and additional partnerships. "We're hoping to meet with the General Assembly either next week or the week after," a staff member said, asking the board to authorize the mayor to sign a funding request so the city can pursue state assistance. The board approved the authorization by motion and roll call.
The board also approved a resolution authorizing the city to apply for a Buffalo Trace Agency substance‑abuse policy grant.
What happens next: Staff said the city will pursue legislative outreach for the water‑plant funding request, proceed with contract execution for the sewer project, and follow regular procedures for the state lease renewals and grant application. A motion to enter closed session under KRS 61.810(1)(f) for potential personnel matters followed the business votes.
