The City of Richmond's Sanitary District and Stormwater Board of Commissioners convened on June 22, 2025, to address several key issues impacting local infrastructure and community services. Among the most significant discussions was the receipt of bids for the Lehi project, which aims to enhance the city's sewer infrastructure.

Two bids were submitted for the project, with Brom Bock Construction offering a total of $1,598,728 and Feynman Construction from Westfield, Indiana, bidding $2,242,000. The board expressed gratitude to the bidders and decided to refer these proposals to management for further evaluation and recommendations in a future meeting.

In addition to the infrastructure project, the board reviewed a quote for cleaning services from Elite Cleaning, a local Richmond business. The proposed rate is $1.25 per week, with additional costs for extra services. This quote will also be forwarded to management for consideration.

The board approved the minutes from the previous meeting held on June 24, 2025, and moved on to financial matters, approving invoices totaling $939,176.53 for various services and supplies, including significant payments to Pyramid Equipment and Richmond Power and Light.

A notable part of the meeting was the director's report, which highlighted a backlog in revenue reporting due to staffing issues. However, recent months showed a recovery in revenue, aligning with the district's average.

The board also discussed the recommendation to purchase Samsara GPS units to improve operational efficiency in waste collection. The GPS units will assist in route optimization and accountability, with a proposed cost of $8,933.20 for the first year under a three-year contract.

Lastly, the board addressed the approval of Resolution 4-2025, which outlines necessary sewer and stormwater rate adjustments to fund critical infrastructure upgrades. The estimated cost for the first two phases of the sewer upgrade project is $26 million, with an additional $12 million anticipated for future needs. The board emphasized the importance of these adjustments to ensure the district can meet the growing demands of the Midwest Industrial Park and maintain service quality for residents.

As the meeting concluded, the board reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing Richmond's infrastructure and services, ensuring that the community's needs are met as development progresses.