(COLUMBIA, MO) -
Clarification:
The purpose of the meeting is to provide updates and gather public feedback on the work the task force has completed to this point to be included in the final report to council.
The issue of utility billing issues, while an important topic, is outside of the scope of the task force and will not be a discussion topic. Customers with questions or concerns about utility billing should continue to reach out to Utility Customer Service via phone, 573-874-7380, or come by Utility Customer Service at 701 E Broadway in the historic lobby of the Daniel Boone Building. Phone customers should be prepared for potentially long wait times as we are addressing the concerns of a large volume of callers. We thank you for your patience.
Original Release:
On July 6, 2015 the Columbia City Council passed Resolution 114-15A establishing a nine member Mayor's Task Force on Infrastructure whose purpose is to study and evaluate the operation and maintenance of the existing stormwater system, sewer system, downtown electric system, and major street plan and transportation infrastructure, and review past, current, and future project priorities and funding mechanisms. The task force is asked to provide a report to the City Council with input regarding the development of an adaptable and affordable long-term plan for addressing the city's infrastructure needs and recommendations regarding whether an on-going stormwater and sewer advisory commission or other advisory commissions should be established.
The public is invited to meet with task force members and City utility staff to gather information from public regarding concerns related to utilities we're addressing and also, to gather feedback from public regarding draft/proposed recommendations to include in report to council.
The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 18 at 5 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 701 East Broadway.
A draft of proposed recommendations for each of the utilities addressed by the task force as well as a set of global recommendations will be available for public review prior to the meeting. The meeting agenda will provide equal time to address each utility.
Interested parties may view the work of the task force on the City web site via this link:
https://www.como.gov/Council/Commissions/description.php?bcid=68
If you are unable to attend the public meeting, the task force encourages citizens to send written comments to:
Mayor's Task Force on Infrastructure
Attn: Carol Schafer
701 East Broadway - 4th Floor
Columbia, MO 65201
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