Saint Paul file Ord 26-46, before the Saint Paul City Council. Passed as of 2026-10-14.
Latest action: Passed
Water board gets direct ownership of its facilities The Board of Water Commissioners takes over the real property that Saint Paul Regional Water Services uses, giving the board full control instead of the city holding the title.
Water system may operate more independently from city Separating water property ownership from city control could streamline decisions about water system upgrades, maintenance, and rates without needing city council approval each time.
City loses direct say in water system property decisions Once the board owns the property, Saint Paul residents lose a layer of public oversight through city hall; future disputes over water rates or facility sales rest with the board, not voters or council members.
Read the official record for Ord 26-46
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