CERCAP rate study: Smithsburg’s systems show operating surpluses but major CIP would require significant rate increases; council asks for a water-loss audit CERCAP reported the town’s water system averaged roughly $434,000 net positive and sewer about $129,000 (2022–2024); a full capital program could require an ~83% water-rate increase. Council asked for a water‑loss audit and updated 2024 numbers.

Smithsburg's water system is thriving with a $434,000 surplus, but an 83% rate hike looms if major capital projects move forward—what's the town's next move?

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McLean County executive committee approves contracts and ordinances, green-lights audit engagement and moves to closed session The committee approved a series of vendor contracts and code amendments, authorized an audit engagement for the Mental Health and Public Safety Fund, and voted to go into closed session under the Illinois Open Meetings Act; most measures passed without substantive debate.

McLean County's Executive Committee just approved vital contracts and an audit for the Mental Health and Public Safety Fund—what's next for the county's future?

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