Sioux Falls-Harrisburg Sewer Deal Delayed
Sewage ponds in Harrisburg, SD The Sioux Falls City Council has delayed until Nov. 16 a vote on a proposed wastewater treatment agreement with Harrisburg. MultimediaThe proposal would enable Harrisburg to connect to Sioux Falls' $40 million east-side sewer system. The city has similar agreements with Brandon, Renner and the Prairie Meadows Sanitary Sewer District. Some developers and Council members say they were caught off-guard by the proposal. Companies building in the area are paying about $4,600 an acre to hook up to the system, and some have questioned whether the fees Harrisburg would pay are fair. The Council must make a decision before Nov. 18, when Harrisburg will be closing on a loan tied to its $10 million sewer system upgrade. If Harrisburg does not meet certain deadlines it could lose out on federal stimulus money for the project. © 2009 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. The following comments do not necessarily represent the views of KSFY.com. Users have agreed to these terms and in doing so accept full responsibility for their comments. Moderation is limited. Hide commentsMost Popular |
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