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City staff to bring Davenport contract forward after GEFA loan process stalls

City of Jackson City Council · July 7, 2026
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Summary

City Manager Holly Bailey told the council she met with Davenport and recommended the city pursue Davenport's services for wastewater-treatment financing after the GEFA loan process did not progress as hoped; council agreed to consider a contract at the next meeting.

City Manager Holly Bailey told the Jackson City Council July 7 that the GEFA loan process for wastewater-treatment funding had not progressed as expected and that she had met with Davenport, a financial services firm, to explore alternatives. Bailey proposed using Davenport to assist with financing, and the council agreed to have staff bring a contract to the next meeting for formal consideration and a vote.

No contract was approved at the July 7 meeting; council direction was limited to advancing the item to the next agenda for formal action. Bailey did not provide detailed fee terms or a draft contract at the meeting; the council did not vote on any expenditure or commitment on July 7.