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Aug 5, 2026

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Byron Explores Bike Path Funding Options

Published Aug 5, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 3, 2026

Committee Advances Street and Sewer Projects

The committee unanimously recommended Council approval of major infrastructure bids totaling $667,358.15: $49,672.25 for slurry sealing, $444,771.90 for HMA street and alley paving, and $172,914 for sewer lining. It also recommended approval of a $70,000 Fehr Graham proposal for IEPA permitting and coordination services.

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Briefing

May 6, 2026

Committee backs strategic sidewalk repairs

The committee supported a strategic approach to sidewalk repairs, beginning with condition assessments and prioritizing blocks for larger, standards-compliant repairs. Street program bids will be reviewed together in June, while the estimated $1.6 million bike path remains dependent on funding and coordination with other taxing bodies.

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Briefing

Apr 1, 2026

Committee Advances Sewer Rate Increase

The committee unanimously recommended a 10% sewer rate increase for fiscal year 2026-2027, three percentage points above the scheduled increase, to help reduce a projected five-year wastewater project deficit from $2.6 million to $1.8 million. The change would increase the monthly base fee by about $1.50.

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Briefing

Mar 4, 2026

Committee Advances Wastewater Plant Funding

The committee recommended that the City Council approve borrowing up to $32.5 million for wastewater treatment plant improvements. Estimated project costs total $31.58 million, with anticipated principal forgiveness of $4.5 million potentially reducing the cost to about $27.5 million.

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Briefing

Feb 4, 2026

Wastewater Plant Bid Moves Forward

The committee unanimously recommended that the City Council issue a Notice of Intent to Award the wastewater treatment plant project to Whitaker Construction for $26.58 million. Four bids were received; the low bid was below the $27.5 million engineer’s estimate and within the $30 million earmarked for the project.

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Briefing

Jan 7, 2026

Byron Explores Bike Path Funding Options

The City of Byron plans to help develop cost estimates and identify funding for a proposed bike path, with potential grants ranging from $250,000 to up to $3 million and an estimated project cost of about $1 million.

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