Wastewater Agency - Oct 28 2026

The Sarpy County Cities Wastewater Agency meeting was held October 28, 2026. The board approved a five-year rate framework through 2032: annual user-rate increases of 5% and connection-fee increases of 2.5% beginning July 1, 2027. It also approved policies directing the first $500,000 of annual excess funds toward Sarpy County’s debt-service reserve, with remaining excess cash available for eligible master-plan infrastructure contributions. A separate resolution designated $3.5 million as excess cash for fiscal year 2026–27. The board approved a request to seek Sarpy County’s consent to use the full $45 million WIFIA loan amount; specific uses will require further definition and county sign-off. It also acknowledged receipt of a PFM Financial Advisors report. The agency reported $95 million in outstanding loans and no WIFIA draw for September.

The board approved a Springfield Industrial boundary change and began consideration of a contribution agreement with Springfield for up to $1.5 million toward a wastewater line under Highway 50, also referred to as the Springfield Red Line. The agreement would reimburse eligible costs incrementally as connection fees are collected and would require Sarpy County’s written consent; the transcript ends before a vote on this item. Engineering staff reported ongoing design, easement, geotechnical, and environmental work for Phase 1B and Phase 2. Staff also cited potential federal appropriations of $9.8 million for the north-central line, with a planned 20% match, and continued efforts to secure additional funding. No contract award or vendor selection was identified.