Council approves up to $16 million in water and sewer revenue bonds

The Winchester City Council approved on second reading an ordinance authorizing issuance and sale of up to $16,000,000 in water and sewer system revenue bonds to fund capital improvements to the utility system.

Perry Eisenach told council there were no changes since first reading and that the ordinance covers two separate improvements. He noted construction is not expected to begin until the first part of June and that staff plans community outreach ahead of work that will affect Jefferson Street and nearby schools. "Construction won't start until the 1st part of June," Perry said, adding that outreach would start next spring.

A council member asked that staff prioritize community outreach because the Jefferson Street facility will affect residents and schoolchildren; Perry confirmed plans to begin engagement ahead of construction. The ordinance passed on second reading by council vote.