Potential acquisition of the water utility from Superior Water…
City of SuperiorWisconsin- Detected
- Aug 14, 2026
- 80 days ago
- Sector
- Utilities
- Est. value
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
Potential acquisition of the water utility from Superior Water, Light and Power (SWLP) by the city, following a referendum process.
This is the first step in a multi-stage process involving a public referendum and PSC valuation. The city has already spent approximately $150,000 on an appraisal by Raftelis. Future costs will include legal fees for a contested case hearing, potentially up to $4 million. The acquisition would likely be financed by revenue bonds, which may not impact the city's constitutional debt limit. The resolution was amended to remove a statement about SWLP not being open to negotiation and to clarify the PSC's role in determining value. The referendum is non-binding, but a successful vote would allow the city to proceed with the PSC valuation process. The deadline to place the referendum on the April 2027 ballot is January 29, 2027.
From the meeting
- Source
- August 18, 2026, Common Council Meeting, Superior, Wis.
- Meeting date
- August 14, 2026
- Agency
- City of Superior
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