The Willard City Council has approved its 5,591 share of the proposed 1,150 budget for the Willard/ Perry wastewater treatment plant for fiscal year 2026. The unanimous vote came during the council’s June 26 meeting, with members emphasizing operational readiness and new enforcement measures over cost figures. Willard City Manager Jeremy Kimpton explained that the updated budget— already integrated into Willard’s sewer fund—includes increased staffing and equipment to meet safety and technical demands. The plant, originally described as a one-person operation, now requires three full-time employees. “The engineers back in the day sold this plant by saying you only needed...

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