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Proposed $750 Million Sanitary Sewer Bond Election

Original title: Sponsor: Mayor Quinton Lucas Providing for submission to the qualified voters of the City for their approval at an election called for August 4, 2026, the question of authorizing the issuance of sanitary sewer revenue bonds of the City in the principal amount of $750,000,000.00 for the purpose of rehabilitating, improving and extending the sanitary sewer system of the City, including acquiring necessary land and rights of way, in order to provide for its continuing operation and to maintain compliance with federal, state and judicial requirements; directing the City Clerk to notify the responsible election authorities of this election; declaring the City’s intention to set rates; declaring the City’s intention to reimburse itself from revenue bond proceeds for bond related expenditures; recognizing this ordinance to have an accelerated effective date; and establishing an effective date for the voter authorization.

May 21, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

Residents will vote on whether to authorize $750 million in debt for sewer system upgrades, which will influence future utility rates and the city's ability to meet environmental and legal compliance standards.

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City Residents

Voters will decide whether to authorize the debt, and residents may see changes to utility rates to support the bond repayment.

City Government

The City is authorized to issue debt and must manage the sewer infrastructure projects to meet legal and environmental mandates.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 21, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The City Council has approved an ordinance to place a $750 million sanitary sewer revenue bond measure on the August 4, 2026, ballot. If approved by voters, these funds will be used to rehabilitate, improve, and extend the city's sanitary sewer system to meet federal, state, and judicial requirements.

Key Facts

The City will hold an election on August 4, 2026, to seek voter approval for $750 million in sanitary sewer revenue bonds.
Bond proceeds are designated for rehabilitating, improving, and extending the city's sanitary sewer system.
Funds may be used to acquire necessary land and rights of way for sewer infrastructure.
The project aims to ensure the system's operation and maintain compliance with federal, state, and judicial requirements.
The ordinance declares the City's intention to set future utility rates.
The City intends to reimburse itself from bond proceeds for expenditures related to the bond issuance.
The ordinance includes an accelerated effective date.
The City Clerk is directed to notify election authorities of the upcoming vote.

Frequently Asked Questions

What will the $750 million be used for?

The funds are intended for the rehabilitation, improvement, and extension of the city's sanitary sewer system, including the purchase of land and .

When will voters decide on this bond measure?

The election is scheduled for August 4, 2026.

Will this affect my utility rates?

The ordinance explicitly declares the City's intention to set rates in connection with the bond issuance.

Why It Matters

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Proactive Rate Setting

The ordinance explicitly includes a declaration of intent to set rates, signaling that the city is preparing for the financial impact of the bond issuance on utility billing.

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Sources

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