Maintenance Scheduled for Maxtown Water Tank The City water tank that overlooks Hoff Woods Park is due for maintenance and updates to help extend the lifespan of the apparatus. Bids for the project open in the spring. The scope includes a fresh coat of paint. In addition to providing a fresh look, the paint helps protect the steel, extending the life of the tank and helping to protect water quality. The work is expected to take at least a month. During this time, a large curtain of material will be raised around the tank to contain paint materials. The tank was last painted in 2006. Other updates included in the project include foundational concrete work, adding safety features. Constructed in 1968, the tank can hold up to 1 million gallons of water. It supplies half of the households in the City. Water service is not expected to be impacted by this project. Westerville has operated a public water supply since 1901. The City’s Water Division runs a 7.5 million gallon a day water treatment facility serving more than 15,000 homes and businesses. The treatment plant is located at 312 W. Main St. and is operated 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Updates on tank improvements will be provided as needed on the City’s website (www.westerville.org) and Twitter (@tellwesterville).
Westerville Earns
Auditor of State Award with Distinction
The City of Westerville has earned the Auditor of State Award with Distinction for excellent financial record keeping and reporting. The award is the highest award offered by the Auditor of State’s office, presented to local governments and school districts upon the completion of a financial audit. Entities that receive the award meet certain criteria of a “clean” audit report. City of Westerville Finance Director Lee Ann Shortland says the recognition affirms the core principles of Westerville fiscal management. “The management of our financial resources paired with detailed, accurate reporting is a priority and responsibility we take seriously in Westerville,” said Shortland. “It shows the City meets financial standards that only about 20 percent of municipalities in the state of Ohio achieve.” The Auditor of State’s office, one of five independently elected offices in Ohio, is responsible for auditing more than 5,600 state and local government agencies. The office provides financial services to local governments, investigates and prevents fraud in public agencies and promotes transparency in government. For more information, visit https://www.ohioauditor.gov/.
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