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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Oxford public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Howell Loop lift station replacement
The lift station behind the car wash is being overwhelmed and will be upgraded. Bids will be advertised.
4-day Workweek for Utility and Street Crews
Non-office workers in Oxford Utilities (electric, water and sewer) and the Street Department will move to a 4-day schedule, as proposed by Rob Neely. Residents may see adjusted service hours for field crews.
Water service agreements with East Oxford Water Association
Two agreements let East Oxford serve a commercial property the city can't reach yet, and let the city extend water on Fudgetown Road into East Oxford's territory. Both areas are commercial, not residential.
Sandy Cove sewer extension
The low bid from MC Construction extends sewer service into the area the city annexed in 2018, building on the North Lamar sewer project.
Belle River Place subdivision utilities extension
City water and sewer will stretch to a new five-lot subdivision on County Road 403, just outside current city limits.
Old Taylor Road water main upgrade
The water main from Chucky Mullins to Landis Road will be upsized by MC Construction at the low bid — and The Finn development is paying the full cost, not the city.
Utility hardening BRIC grant
The city will pursue federal grant money to bury utilities in targeted areas, reducing future storm outages.