Jasper Utilities Prepare for City’s Continued Growth

On Monday night, the Jasper Utility Board’s agenda showed a focus on project updates and preparation for new initiatives. 

In the manager's reports, the Board heard plans for 2025 as well as updates on current projects throughout the city. A meeting held on December 10 presented the 2025 capital expenditure plan for the Electric Department and the Wastewater Department. The 2025 capital expenditure plan for the Gas and Water Departments were presented at a meeting on December 11. 

At the end of November, Water Department crews tied in a water main for the back-up water supply project on Marywood Drive. The backup water supply project has been a focus for the Water Department as part of the effort to support Jasper’s growing population. In addition, updates were given on The Mill Street Water Main Replacement project where the City is replacing the existing 4-inch watermain with an 8-inch watermain from 9th Street to 15th Street. An invoice from Maguire was also approved for Water Tower maintenance. 

Business Office updates included the City’s bad debt write-off, which removes debts that are considered uncollectible from current accounting records. As part of the City’s collection efforts, the TRECS Clearinghouse Letter Service will be utilized for a fee of $3 per letter. The TRECS (Tax Refund Exchange and Compliance System) service allows the City to notify taxpayers that potential tax refunds could be intercepted to pay outstanding debts, which reduces the City’s overall unpaid debts that need to be written off. 

In the General Manager’s Reports, updates were provided on the Landfill Solar project, the Northside Wastewater Treatment Plant, and the Northwest Substation project. These projects all aim to provide utility services for new housing developments as well as to support the City’s overall growth. 

For more information on these and other updates, visit jasperindiana.gov or JasperGov-Indiana on Facebook.


 - By Drew Hasselbring