Lebanon City Council Meeting - June 8, 2026

The Lebanon City Council meeting on June 8, 2026, included several procurement and budget-related discussions. The council held a public hearing on proposed utility rate increases, approving a 4.5% increase in electric rates, 3.5% in wastewater rates, and 8.4% in water rates to address infrastructure costs and operational losses. Multiple resolutions were passed to award contracts to True Construction for ADA ramp installations ($21,000), ADA handicap parking improvements ($34,384), and a 100x100 chain link fence for public works storage ($13,640). The council also approved a contract with Show Me Technologies LLC for SCADA network upgrades related to electric substations. Additionally, an ordinance was passed to authorize repairs to the Reeves well with Flynn Drilling Company at a cost of $241,119. The FY 2027 budget and capital improvement plan (FY 2027-2031) were adopted, including amendments for a $300,000 rooftop unit replacement at the civic center, $2 million for turf infields at parks, and $2 million for a potential new well. The capital improvement bond program was increased by $11.75 million to fund these projects, with discussions on managing debt and fund balances. The council also approved an agreement with the Missouri Department of Conservation to convert five acres at the golf course into a pollinator habitat, which will reduce maintenance costs. Overall, the meeting focused heavily on infrastructure improvements, utility rate adjustments, and capital project funding through bond issuance and contracts with local vendors.