Regular City Council Meeting - July 13, 2026

City of Shepherdsville City Council · July 14, 2026

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Wastewater treatment-plant expansion and proposed sewer-rate increases

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A city staff member summarized a $26 million expansion of the wastewater treatment plant, said the city secured about $10 million in grants and expects $16 million in subsidized low-interest loans (about 2.5%), and explained that a reduction in discharge from a large industrial customer (Jim Beam) would cut sewer revenue roughly from $3,000,000 to $1,000,000 per year. Staff said the utility needs phased rate increases (about $2.35, $2.58 and $3.00 monthly in three successive years) to avoid default and possible state takeover; warned of the risk of higher emergency increases or loss of grant/‑

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City council discussed a $26 million wastewater plant expansion and proposed sewer-rate increases after a major customer (Jim Beam) cut discharges; held first readings and votes on multiple annexation and personnel ordinances; debated a proposed one-year moratorium on data centers; and appointed Kenny Newton to fill a council vacancy.

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