City staff reports $48 million sewer treatment plant, road-repair plans at HPC meeting

Rhett Butler, a city staff member, told the Grantsville Historic Preservation Commission on April 16 that the City Council has approved the building, bond and contract for a new sewer treatment plant estimated at $48 million.

"The sewer treatment plant will cost $48 million dollars," Butler said, and city officials are working to reduce the bond interest rate. He said sewer fees are changing to a base-rate model with additional charges based on average usage and "added fees if they use additional," and that some exceptions (for example, livestock) will apply.

Butler also reported the city is investing in equipment and employees to perform major road repairs in-house rather than contracting the work out. He said that approach is intended to keep repairs local and give the city more control over timing and costs.

Butler noted a proposed landswap behind Clark Historic Farm is still pending City Council action and that the Romney Group is moving forward with large developments in the Lake View District near the Motorsports Park, which could add jobs and tax revenue.

The commission did not take any formal action related to the sewer project or road repairs during the meeting; Butler's comments were provided as the City Minute update.