Council approves first reading of water, sewer and solid-waste rate changes using CPI
Jun 3, 2026
Council approved on first reading an ordinance to adjust water, sewer and solid-waste rates using the U.S. Consumer Price Index; staff said the change would raise an average residential customer's annual utility bill by about $68, with separate stormwater changes previously proposed.
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On first reading, council approved an ordinance to adjust annual water, sewer and solid-waste rates based on the U.S. Consumer Price Index. Lisa Douglas, billing and collections manager, summarized the code requirements that trigger annual CPI-based adjustments and explained the city's review process and consultant-supported approach.
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