2026-03-14 The Republic 60158415

Legal Advertisement NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING – RECOMMENDATION OF A PUBLIC-PRIVATE AGREEMENT Notice is hereby given that the Columbus City Utilities, Columbus, Indiana, whose address is 1111 McClure Road, Columbus, Indiana (“Utilities Office”), phone number 812-372-8861, will conduct a public hearing in accordance with Indiana Code § 5-23-1, on March 26, 2026, at 11:30 AM local time at the Utilities Office, on a recommendation to award a public-private agreement to Bowen Engineering Corporation, to provide for the development, construction, operation, and/or transfer of Sewer Infrastructure Improvements (the “Project”). Any member of the public wishing to address the Board on the matter will be welcome to do so at such hearing. The proposals and an explanation of the basis upon which the recommendation is being made are available for public inspection and copying at the Utilities Office during regular business hours. Dated this day March 10, 2026. 60158415 R 03-14-2026