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City manager reports stage-4 water crisis, pilot well drilling and $10 million VEIL grant application
Summary
The city manager told council that a mechanical failure of a booster pump has put the city in a stage-4 water crisis; staff are drilling an emergency well and the city submitted a $10 million VEIL grant application on July 30, 2026.
City Manager Henry reported the city is managing a stage-4 water crisis caused by a mechanical failure of a booster pump that moves water to storage tanks; staff said the existing motor delivered only 70'80 PSI and experts estimate about 120 PSI will be needed to restore service without other upgrades. Henry said staff consulted pump experts and is tracking pump-curve data before proceeding to replace pumps or motors.
To address immediate supply needs, Henry said the city has water haulers in service and an emergency well-drilling pilot hole reached 300 feet by 4:00 PM and planned larger drilling to start the next day. Henry also said the city submitted a VEIL grant application for $10,000,000 on 07/30 and coordinated letters from legislative representatives to support the application.
