Greeley Water and Sewer Board, Oct. 21, 2026

Stories from this meeting

1. Greeley raises Amrize water lease to 32 acre-feet a year

   The lease costs $1,475 per acre-foot, with annual increases tied to the consumer price index. Its initial term runs through 2028, followed by two five-year renewal terms.

   Item 5Carried

2. Greeley renews reservoir caretaker lease starting at $5,000 yearly

   The 10-year agreement covers continued use of city-owned structures on 2.44 acres. Rent increases after five years to $5,250 or more, depending on the Consumer Price Index.

   Item 6Carried

3. Greeley working on 175 planned lead and copper replacements

   Phase 4 replacements are expected to finish by the end of the year. Final potholing is also expected to wrap up then, with any replacements identified in that phase planned for 2027; the loan-financed project totals $14 million.

   Item 7

4. Staff expect Greeley’s $50 million wastewater upgrades to finish in November 2027

   The plant has continued operating during construction. The work adds backup power, new pumps that bring wastewater in and side-stream treatment processes addressing phosphorus and nitrogen.

   Item 8

5. Greeley prepares pipeline work as $8.6 million grant reaches state

   The city plans to prepare procurement and federal grant paperwork by year-end, select a contractor and order long-lead materials. Construction could begin around May 2027.

   Item 10

Decided2

• Approval of MinutesCarried

• Executive SessionInto executive session

Also discussed1

• Windsor Settlement Motion Sought Executive Session

  An unidentified speaker moved to adjourn the public portion and hold an executive session for legal advice in the City of Greeley v. Town of Windsor case, No. 25 CV-30355.