The June 17, 2026 Milaca council agenda includes an item under Public Works to “Authorize Design Phase – 2027 Water Tower Maintenance Project.” This indicates the city is preparing engineering and design work in 2026 for a significant maintenance project on its water tower in 2027. No vendor or consultant is named yet, and the agenda only shows the action requested, not the outcome, but it signals upcoming professional services and construction needs. Because design authorization precedes detailed specifications and bidding, the project is still in early planning. Vendors in water tank inspection, engineering, coatings, and maintenance services can position themselves now to support scope development, asset condition assessment, and budgeting ahead of a 2027 construction phase. Discussions with the City Manager and Public Works about inspection options, coating systems, and construction sequencing would be timely before RFQ/RFP documents are written.

This appears to be a standalone maintenance project, not yet tied to a specific funding program in t...