SCOTT CITY -- Voters in Scott City will decide Tuesday if the city needs a $1 million revenue bond to improve and extend the existing sewer system.

The bond would allow the city to acquire, construct and improve the city sewer system and help defray maintenance and operating expenses.

The project would be part of proposed wastewater system improvements through the Missouri Department of Natural Resources state revolving fund program.

According to a city fact sheet, the city's sewer system was constructed prior to 1950 and has a capacity limited to a population of 8,200.

The city lagoon needs to be demolished, the city says, because of overflow problems, and the aeration system needs replaced.

The bond would allow for construction of a sewer main along the Interstate 55 outer road for servicing the southern portion of the industrial park. Lift stations would be retired or replaced and sewer lines would be tested and inspected to determine stormwater inflow sources.

"This is the first time for this bond issue," said City Administrator Erika Glock. "If it does not pass, we will probably try again in November."

Glock stated that the revenue bond will on average increase the monthly sewer charge by $2.69 per month.