Consultants recommend phased solid-waste rate increases to close multi-year shortfall
NewGen Strategy Solutions presented a five-year cost-of-service showing an FY27 under-recovery of roughly $1.1M. Recommendations include phased increases: residential +5% in FY27 (then lower increases later), commercial larger initial increases, and a higher initial raise for downtown shared containers (15% FY27). TDS contract is a major cost driver (modeled at ~69% of requirement).
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April Hoy, Assistant Public Works Director, and consultants from NewGen Strategy Solutions presented a cost-of-service study for Georgetown's solid-waste utility showing the current rate structure would not meet the modeled five-year revenue requirement. The consultants modeled a FY27 under-recovery of about $1.1 million and recommended phased rate increases for fiscal years 2027–2031 to close the gap and build a 90-day operating reserve. Recommended increases include a 5% residential increase in FY27 (4% in FY28, 3.5% FY30, 3% FY31), larger commercial increases, and a 15% revenue increase for downtown shared containers in FY27.
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