Summary
The city sold $20.75 million in 25-year utility bonds at 4.88 percent — better than expected — funding utility projects with about $480,000 in debt-service savings and level payments for budget certainty.
At a glance
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $480,000 less in total debt service than the advisor's midsummer estimate.
Water and sewer customers get funded utility projects at lower borrowing cost.
Water and sewer customers already absorbing roughly 5% water and 4% sewer rate increases effective October 1.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - Sep 14, 2026
The city sold $20.75 million in 25-year utility bonds at 4.88 percent — better than expected — funding utility projects with about $480,000 in debt-service savings and level payments for budget certainty.
City Council - Aug 10, 2026
The city plans a $20 million water/sewer bond (the second under the 2022 rate study) and a $700,000 tax note for street maintenance — both come back for a vote September 14.
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