# Summersville City Council 9.14.26

At the Summersville City Council meeting identified in the title as September 14, 2026, council approved Draw Request No. 8 for the GDPG-MIT stormwater project. The project was reported about 70% complete, with completion expected by the end of November; approximately $712,270 of a grant exceeding $1 million had been spent, with more than $330,000 remaining. Council also approved several agreements supporting water and wastewater improvements: a Thrasher engineering agreement for the Webster Road water project at $850,000, included in an estimated $5 million project; bond counsel services from Steptoe & Johnson, selected after soliciting quotes; legal services agreements including a $6,000 lump-sum PSC fee and local legal work capped at $40,000; and Region 4 administrative services, with fees not to exceed $175,000. The transcript also records approval of a Podesta engineering agreement for wastewater planning, priced at $95,000 for a preliminary engineering report and an additional $55,000 if the work advances to a facility plan. The discussed work includes waterline replacement, a water tank, sewer interceptors, lift-station upgrades, telemetry, and emergency generators.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Professional Services
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** September 15, 2026

### Sources
- [Summersville City Council 9.14.26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42aRtPRqG4k) - Summersville Community Television