Bethel council to vote on $3.38M in fully forgivable water loans July 14

Four Alaska Drinking Water Fund loans totaling roughly $3.38 million, all carrying full forgiveness after disbursement, go before the Bethel City Council for a vote on July 14.

The largest project, a Water Distribution Center Design at $1,904,574, is a prerequisite for piping water to nearby subdivisions. The three remaining projects cover a backwash tank replacement at the Bethel Heights Water Treatment Plant, security improvements at both water treatment plants, and a water haul truck. The Bethel Heights plant is where residents go if they transport their own water.

The state Department of Environmental Conservation will subtract 0.5% of disbursed funds as administrative fees, totaling $16,897 across the four loans, after which no repayment is required. The authorization is listed as Resolution 26-09 on the consent agenda. The council meets at 6:30 p.m. at Council Chambers, City Hall.