Approve environmental review for wastewater treatment plant upgrades
In Plain English
The city plans major improvements to its wastewater treatment plant and sewer system. Environmental review found no significant impacts if the city follows specific mitigation measures. If approved, the project can move forward to design and construction phases.
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Votes
Adopted Resolution No. 116-16
5 to 1
Why This Vote Matters
Major improvements to the city's wastewater treatment plant and sewer system can move forward to design and construction after the council approved the project with broad support in a 5-1 vote. Environmental review found the project would have no significant impacts if the city follows specific protective measures during construction. The improvements will upgrade aging infrastructure that treats the city's sewage and maintains the underground pipe network. Mayor Butt cast the lone dissenting vote, marking a departure from his usual support for infrastructure projects.
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