Set wastewater rates for next 5 years with annual increases
In Plain English
The city considers 2 options for wastewater rate increases through 2025. Option A raises rates 7% each year for 5 years. Option B starts with 5% in 2021, then 6% and 7% increases. The city received 420 protest letters from residents opposing the increases.
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Votes
said ordinance for Option B (gradual rate increase) received the first reading and was laid over for two weeks
7 to 0
Why This Vote Matters
The council unanimously approved the first reading of an ordinance that would gradually increase wastewater rates over five years, starting with a 5% hike in 2021 followed by 6% and 7% increases in subsequent years. This decision moves the city closer to implementing higher sewer bills for residents, despite receiving 420 protest letters opposing any rate increases. The ordinance now goes to a second reading in two weeks, where the council will take a final vote on whether to adopt the new rate structure. The council chose the more gradual increase option over a steeper alternative that would have raised rates 7% each year for five years.
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Other motions
to approve Option A (fixed rate increase)
Failedapprove Option A (fixed rate increase)
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