10. Request for the Clay County Board of Commissioners to Consider Authorizing WCRWD/AE2S Staff

Board of Commissioners Meeting · 2026-07-07 · agenda_item

The West Central Regional Water District (WCRWD) is currently evaluating the potential addition of Wilkin County to its service area. This evaluation follows a formal request from Wilkin County, citing concerns about drinking water quality and long-term infrastructure needs. The WCRWD Board has authorized staff, engineers, and legal counsel to proceed with this evaluation. This process will involve identifying funding opportunities, preparing legal agreements, assessing financial and operational impacts, and completing necessary engineering analyses. The proposed expansion will then be presented to the Polk, Norman, and Clay County Boards for final review. This early stage of review means that contractors, suppliers, and service providers can engage now to understand the project's scope and potential needs. The work could involve legal services, engineering studies, financial analysis, and potentially future infrastructure development if the expansion is approved.