# Vader City Council Meeting: 2026-10-21


**Body:** City of Vader
**Date:** October 24, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Energy & Utilities, Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding


The City of Vader City Council meeting and 2027 budget workshop was held October 21, 2026. The council reviewed an early draft budget that excludes the water system and assumes no increases to property taxes or utility rates. The draft includes a $10,000 transfer from the general fund to parks, about $442,773 in remaining grant funding for the Mid-Murphy Park project, and applications for 2027 Transportation Improvement Board grants that had not yet been awarded. Staff said the sheriff’s office was willing to extend the existing contract for one year at the same rate, with an updated memorandum of understanding to come. The council also discussed the proposed water-system budget as a separate utility budget and the repayment of $50,000 borrowed from the sewer fund over three years from water-system revenue once operations begin.

A Department of Health representative reiterated that Vader should submit an updated water-system plan and demonstrate adequate staffing and technical, managerial, and financial capacity before taking ownership of the Enchanted Valley system. The council considered and voted on Resolution 12-2026 concerning the transfer; the transcript does not clearly capture the final vote disposition. Separately, the council approved a special-event application subject to proof of insurance and without waiving applicable fees. No bid awards or new procurement contracts were recorded.

**Source:** City of Vader