Staunton councilors signaled support for starting a solar pilot at the new JDR courthouse after staff outlined options including an objective feasibility study (Wiley Wilson, ~ $38,000) and third-party power-purchase agreements. Council cited recent Dominion rate increases as impetus to explore municipal energy options.

The Littleton Community Preservation Committee confirmed eligibility for a proposed 70–86‑unit deeply affordable senior housing project and agreed to defer a $500,000 funding decision until staff can finalize financing options with the treasurer.

Representatives from Pizzuti Solutions briefed Titusville council on public–private partnership models for building and financing city facilities, using a $34 million community center example and lease‑purchase options that would amortize costs over 30 years.

The Laramie City Council approved a resolution allowing a site lease and facilities sublease agreement to finance City Hall and annex remodels, a move staff said preserves cash flow and uses low interest rates; members of the public urged voter review, but council voted 6-0 to proceed.

Council heard a detailed presentation from municipal advisor Bradley Payne on financing options for a proposed police station, including a one-year note instrument and later conversion to long-term bonds. The legislation on first reading would authorize notes in anticipation of bonds up to $29 million; staff scheduled additional committee meetings.

Farmington Hills emphasizes need for municipal bonds to support infrastructure financing.

Bridal & Associates presented a mid-cycle capital improvement plan that prioritized an East Side Kyle campus, a pet resource center, government center work and a Precinct 4 office. The court approved a reimbursement resolution allowing the county to spend ahead of issuing up to $100 million in certificates of obligation to cover priority projects.

Council adopted committee bills on redevelopment and authorized several bond series, including a $24 million medium‑term bond for recreation projects and a $10 million series for building projects; a student law‑school extern read the bills on behalf of city attorneys.

Consultants told the webinar that elements not eligible under MSBA rules—most notably a swimming pool—would be paid locally or by donors; the MSBA covers only eligible educational spaces, and the district plans donor outreach and a debt-exclusion vote if a local share is required.

City council updates healthcare eligibility for retirees based on new state legislation.

The House Committee on Federal and Housing examined draft changes (sections 7a and 7b) that would carve out certain special assessments from being swept into tax-increment financing (TIF/CHIP) retention so revenue bonds secured by those assessments remain marketable; the committee agreed to report the language to Ways and Means for further consideration.

After extended questioning about financing and construction timelines, councilmembers approved an ordinance authorizing a purchase-and-sale agreement with PharmaScripts, Illinois, Incorporated, adding a 30-day due-diligence window and a requirement that the buyer submit a project schedule within 30 days of execution.

City officials review funding details for a new police building using bond bill.

A USDA representative told the board the city’s planned fire-truck loan will be a 15-year note at up to 3.5% interest and staff budgeted closing fees; Fire Chief Bergman also reported two engines out of service and estimated repairs starting well above $40,000.

Commission discusses problematic contracts with Sustainability Partners for municipal infrastructure financing.

Mayor seeks funding to renovate water systems through highway administration funds.