Summary
The city is hiring a national firm to manage the remaining nine years of federally mandated sewer work, funded by up to $385 million in sales tax bonds. Directors questioned whether the $2.474M first-year price will pay for itself in savings and accountability.
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 22, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $2.474 million in year one, paid from the cash portion of sales tax revenue rather than bond funds, with annual debt service on issued bonds of $6.2 million.
Residents get expert oversight aimed at finishing sewer repairs faster and cheaper, reducing EPA penalty risk.
Critics note no guaranteed savings in year one and warn of potential scope creep beyond consent decree work.
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