After both pumps at the Craig Rock pump station failed, the council authorized an emergency purchase to repair or replace equipment; Dillard told council both pumps were down, a bypass pump is in use, and suppliers estimate 8–12 weeks lead time for a new station.

The Sparta Board of Aldermen approved Resolution 26-626 and placed a 180-day moratorium (Ordinance 26-1003, first reading) on new data-center development to give the city time to review zoning and infrastructure impacts.