Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Monroe public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
3 issues in water utilities
Lead Service Line Replacement Program
Monroe is spending a $1 million federal grant (plus about $200,000 city match) to replace lead water lines on both public and private sides, starting with grant-designated streets. The full city replacement is expected to take until the EPA's 2037 deadline, and residents can check the city's online inventory to see what their property has.
Flooding damage at the Monroe Golf Course city easement
Recent flooding silted up the Monroe Golf Course land the city uses for stormwater overflow, and under the easement the city may be responsible for repairing the damage. An alderperson asked staff to look into the city's obligations.
Water and Wastewater Equipment Purchases
The Water Department gets a new 2027 GMC Acadia to replace a 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and Wastewater buys a new sewer main inspection camera. The old camera is broken — a repair would have run $11,000 — and the new one helps the city inspect 66 miles of sewer main before street projects.