A two-line water tower motto that received the blessing of the Wapello City Council during its May 6 meeting will remain as the council’s preferred choice, the council agreed during its regular meeting on Thursday.
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Wapello City Council eyes plans for $192K water tower project, moves to increase water rates
Jim Rudisill
for The Hawk Eye
WAPELLO A planned $192,000 water tower repainting/repairing project was the primary focus of the Wapello City Council during its regular meeting Thursday, as the council took four actions either directly or indirectly related to the project.
The initial action by the council was to set a May 20 public hearing on a proposed Water Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement that would apply to a loan not to exceed the project’s $192,000 cost.
The council then approved the second reading of an ordinance amendment that will raise water rates to pay for the project loan. Under the amendment, the city’s current residential rate of $9.91 for the first 2,000 gallons of water used would be increased by $2.44 to $12.35.
Louisa County supervisors hear city complaints; beavers blamed for water problems
Jim Rudisill
for The Hawk Eye
WAPELLO Local property owners’ concerns over a drainage issue in the south end of Wapello are leading to complaints to the Louisa County Board of Supervisors, which agreed Tuesday during its regular weekly meeting to try to mediate the issue.
Supervisors Brad Quigley, Randy Griffin and Chris Ball reported receiving calls over the continuing problems in the area. However, they later agreed during a discussion with county engineer Adam Shutt that the problems should be handled by Wapello city and Drainage District #12 officials.
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