Hancock County, IN - 6/25/2026 Regional Water & Sewer District Board Meeting

The Hancock County Regional Water and Sewer District Board of Directors held a meeting on June 25, 2026, to discuss the status and future plans for regional wastewater and water infrastructure projects. Key procurement-related topics included the completion of a $6 million wastewater project on 200 West funded by ARPA money, with connection fees of $1,500 per connection being collected for new developments such as the Mohawk Trails subdivision. The board discussed the need to establish separate financial accounts, audits, and bookkeeping for the regional sewer district once funds are deposited, with a proposed $75,000 resolution to facilitate this. They also reviewed plans for a new wastewater treatment plant and service territory in the Maxwell area, including pursuing a low-interest loan through the State Revolving Fund (SRF) and potential funding sources such as tax increment financing (TIFF). Engineering work and preliminary engineering reports (PER) have been completed, with project costs estimated around $20-22 million excluding land acquisition. The board emphasized the importance of local control, the economic benefits of infrastructure expansion, and the need for further council approvals and resolutions as the projects progress. No formal votes were taken during this meeting, but there was consensus to proceed with planning and funding discussions.