The City of Lincoln is clarifying matters and taking steps toward a sewer project on the East side of town. 

Mayor Tracy Welch indicates that it was unclear who owned Campus View Drive for a time, due to the closing of Lincoln Christian University and the opening of the Open Arms Church. He says the property's history has led to homes in the area operating on the Church's sewer system. 

The Mayor says this mission to right the issue has been going on for the past two to three years, and now the City will be laying down a sewer line to separate the Church's surrounding homes. He notes the City has a very healthy sewer fund. 

The project will involve putting an entirely new line in, and Mayor Welch is grateful for the leadership at Open Arms Church, which was willing to work with the City to do a good thing for the community. 

Mayor Welch feels there will not be a big impact on homeowners during construction. He says there will be a cost to the resident; however, he notes that it could increase their property value. 

The Mayor states that this will make it easier for the City to access the lines in case of any necessary maintenance. Once all the homes are disconnected from the old line, it will go abandoned as it sits underneath many of the homes and driveways.