Winamac officials were recently presented with the finalized figures related to their water system improvement project.
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Winamac Officials Alerted that Division B of Water Project Came in Under Budget
A change order presented to Winamac Town Council members Monday afternoon shows that portion of the water infrastructure improvement project ended up costing less than what was estimated.
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Winamac Water Project Wrapping Up
The finishing touches are being put on Winamac’s water project. Town Manager Brad Zellers told the town council Monday that he expects the final bills to arrive by the end of the month.
Continue readingWinamac Town Council Receives Water Project Update
Winamac Town Council members received an update on the town’s Water Project when they met on Monday.
Midwest Engineers CEO Mark Sullivan provided members with some figures related to recent efforts on the water project.
Continue readingWinamac Town Council Selects Contractors for Water Project
Contractors were selected for the two divisions of the Winamac water project, during Monday night’s special town council meeting.
Midwest Engineers Senior Project Engineer Mike Sullivan informed members that the “release of funds” notice has been received from OCRA and he summarized the two separate parts of the project that were bid out. Continue reading
Winamac Town Council to Award Contractor for Water Project Tonight
Winamac Town Council members will meet in a special session this evening, to select a contractor for the town water project.
As a reminder, the water project includes the installation two new ten inch wells and well houses, two river borings, and a 7,000 foot extension of the water line in order to connect it to the water plant and the new wells. Continue reading
Winamac Town Council Members Unanimously Pass Water Rate Ordinance after Removing Section about Backflow Testing
A public hearing was held over water rate adjustments prior to last night’s Winamac Town Council meeting.
The adjustments to the water raters are being proposed as a way to cover the town’s water project. Eric Walsh from Umbaugh and Associates was present and provided some details about the $1.6 million water project.
He explained that the town has been planning for this project for many years, which assisted them in receiving a grant from the Office of Community and Rural Affairs in the amount of $550,000. He added that the remainder of the project will be covered by borrowing from the electric utility at 1% interest rate. He said this will cause water rates to rise slightly.
Walsh said, “It is resulting in about a 9 percent, little less than 9 percent increase on your water bills. So to an average residential customer [using] about 5,000 gallons a month, that’s a $3 a month of an increase.”
Walsh said if the town hadn’t pre-planned or received the OCRA grant, rates could have increased by about 20 percent, costing the average customer to pay $6 to $7 more. He said no one likes to increase rates, but he commended the council members for the proactive steps they took to keep the increases from being doubled. Continue reading
Winamac Town Council to Hold Public Hearing Over Water Rates Tonight
A public hearing will be held over adjustments to water rates in Winamac prior to the regularly scheduled town council meeting tonight. The council’s regular session will commence immediately following the public hearing which is set for 6 p.m. ET.
During the clerk-treasurer’s report, the council will hold the second reading over the water rate ordinance. Adjustments to the water rates are being proposed in order to help cover costs for the town’s water project. Continue reading
No Concerns Voiced During Hearing on Winamac Wastewater Plant Improvements
The Town of Winamac is moving ahead with efforts to get funding for wastewater plant upgrades. The town plans to apply for $700,000 in federal funds, available as part of the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs’ Wastewater/Drinking Water Program.
Winamac Town Council Holds First Reading Over Water Rate Adjustment Ordinance
The Winamac Town Council held the first reading over a proposed Water Rate Adjustment Ordinance when they met Monday night. Town Attorney Justin Schramm mentioned that Eric Walsh with Umbaugh and Associates put the ordinance together.
The proposed changes are being considered to help cover costs of the Town’s water project which is anticipated to cost approximately $1.5 million. Some additional funds for the project will come from a grant recently received from the Office of Community and Rural Affairs.
A public hearing is scheduled for December 11th, prior to the regularly scheduled meeting. During the regular meeting, members will hold the adoption proceedings over the ordinance. Continue reading
Winamac Town Council Held Public Hearing for Water Project Discussion
Last night, the Winamac Town Council hosted a public hearing Monday evening in order to discuss the the $1.5 million water project. The project will include two new ten inch wells and well houses, two river borings, and a 7,000 foot extension of the water line in order to connect it to the water plant and the new wells. According Water Department Superintendent Jeremy Beckner, both current wells are more than 100 years old and nearing the end of their lifespan. Continue reading
Winamac Town Council Public Hearing Prior to Regular Session
The Winamac Town Council is holding a public hearing at 5:30 p.m. ET in order to discuss the town water project. Last month, the council agreed to combine the $550,000 grant from the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs with money borrowed from the town’s Electric Depreciation Fund. Community members are encouraged to attend and share their views about the planned water upgrades and facility improvements.
