Cherry Street water line replacement and CDBG grant
Summary
The 12-inch water main on Cherry Street has broken repeatedly, and the city wants to replace it from Cottage to Plum Street at a cost of about $3.09 million. Staff is applying for a CDBG grant of up to $2 million so water rates don't have to carry the whole load.
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
Up to $2 million in grant money could offset a $3.09 million project and keep water rate increases down.
The whole city — this pipe is one of the main trunk lines feeding the water system.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council Agendas, Packets and Minutes (Regular) - Sep 8, 2026
The 12-inch water main on Cherry Street has broken repeatedly, and the city wants to replace it from Cottage to Plum Street at a cost of about $3.09 million. Staff is applying for a CDBG grant of up to $2 million so water rates don't have to carry the whole load.
City Council Agendas, Packets and Minutes (Regular) - Aug 3, 2026
The June double main break left residents without water for 12 hours. The council funded the engineering study needed to chase a grant that could cover 70% of replacement — but more breaks are expected before the pipe is fixed.
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