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Staff says $400,000 congressional funding request for wastewater project moved into committee
Summary
Staff reported the city's $400,000 congressional project funding request to provide a protective structure over transfer pumps at the wastewater facility has moved into committee; final approval depends on appropriations by the House.
City staff updated the council on a congressional funding request of roughly $400,000 intended to restore a protective structure over transfer pumps at the wastewater treatment plant. Staff said the structure would improve worker conditions (reduce exposure to rain), provide modest cooling to help meet discharge temperature standards, and support permit compliance if funded.
Staff described the request as "moved into committee," noting that committee movement is an initial step and that any award depends on approval in the appropriations process in Congress. Staff also relayed an invitation from Representative Janelle Bynum's office for council members to attend a May 16 photo opportunity acknowledging the funding request; several councilors said they were not available.
