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Milwaukie staff say rate study and state loan options could reduce water/wastewater costs
Summary
City staff told the council the utility cost-of-service and rate-design study will return draft recommendations in November and that state revolving funds could supply low-interest loans or principal forgiveness for wastewater work, though the timeline stretches several years.
City staff updated the Milwaukie City Council at its Sept. 2 work session on the status of a utility cost-of-service and rate design study and on potential state funding options for water and wastewater projects.
The City’s consultant-led rate study is underway and staff said draft recommendations will be presented in November. Staff described the November product as recommended rate increases tied to the capital improvement plan (CIP); final rate design would follow, and council-level action on rates is expected during the next budget cycle.
Why it matters: the study will shape water and wastewater customer charges and fixed fees that determine how costs are shared across customer classes. City staff emphasized the study may recommend…
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