Committees advance $6 million in water and sewer capital appropriations and Kennedy Park match
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Summary
City controller presented Bill 34‑25 to appropriate $1 million for Waterworks capital and $5 million for Sewerworks capital improvements, plus $2.5 million for the city's match on Kennedy Park and $500,000 to support a low‑income housing tax credit project; the committee recommended forwarding the bill.
City Controller Kyle Willis presented Bill 34‑25, which appropriates funding for multiple capital needs: $1,000,000 to the Waterworks capital division and $5,000,000 to Sewerworks capital improvements tied to the city’s long‑term capital plan. Staff also proposed a $2,500,000 appropriation as the city match for the Kennedy Park grant and an additional $500,000 from the Community Investment Department to support a Vantex low‑income housing tax credit project.
Public Works Director Eric Horvath told the committee the Kennedy Park grant agreement had been finalized and flowed through the state; he said the city received a signed agreement “a couple months ago” and the grant award is $7,500,000. Willis confirmed the $1M and $5M appropriations correspond to Waterworks and Sewerworks capital projects, respectively.
Why it matters: The appropriations fund long‑planned infrastructure capital projects for water and sewer systems and provide city matching funds for a major park grant and housing project support. Capital appropriations of this size directly affect construction schedules and the city’s capital program.
Formal action: The committee voted unanimously to forward Bill 34‑25 to the Committee of the Whole with a favorable recommendation; roll call recorded four ayes in the presenting committee.
Next steps: The bill will be considered by the Committee of the Whole and full council; project managers will proceed with planning and design work consistent with the city’s capital plan once appropriations are authorized.