Fort Morgan approved full bond financing for approximately $50 million in wastewater treatment plant improvements, with financing expected to save about $2.3 million over 30 years. The decision passed unanimously.
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What this means
The city will move forward with bond financing for wastewater treatment plant upgrades and expansion, with construction expected to begin this year. The financing has a fixed interest rate for 10 years, after which the city may refinance. Council also approved a pet daycare and overnight boarding permit, finalized changes to pet licensing fees without increasing them, and advanced several ordinances to public hearings on March 3.
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Approved full bond financing for approximately $50 million in wastewater treatment plant improvements; staff reported an estimated $2.3 million savings over 30 years.
Approved a $64,332 bid from Westek Rentals for four rear-discharge riding mowers for the cemetery.
Approved a bid from LL Johnson not to exceed $94,281.78 for a golf course fairway mower.
Reinstated the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and approved its bylaws.
Authorized the Director of Public Works to sign grant documents for improvements to the Public Works building.
Approved first readings of ordinances concerning nonfunctional and artificial turf, kratom products, and 2026 budget appropriations; public hearings were set for March 3.
Approved a special use permit for a pet daycare, grooming, and overnight boarding business at 1211 E. Burlington Ave.
Approved Ordinance No. 1331 concerning pet animal licensing and authorized publication by title only; the city stated that fees were being restructured rather than increased.
Approved January disbursements and payroll and the minutes of the February 3, 2026 special meeting.
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