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Wallsburg holds public hearing on proposed water-rate increases; no council vote taken
Summary
Wallsburg Town Council heard public comment Oct. 9 on a proposal to raise the town's base water rate from $70 to $80 and to change tiered usage charges and late fees; council did not vote on rates at the hearing.
Wallsburg Town Council held a public hearing Oct. 9 to receive public comment and questions on proposed changes to the town's water rates, including an increase in the monthly base rate and higher tiered usage charges and late fees.
The proposal would raise the monthly base rate from $70 to $80 for in-town customers and to $85 for out-of-town customers, remove a separate $5 monthly maintenance fee by folding it into the base rate, increase tier 2 to $2.50 per 1,000 gallons and tier 3 to $3.00 per 1,000 gallons, and raise the late fee from $5 to $25. Town staff said the rate changes would take effect Jan. 1, 2026; the higher late fee would begin immediately when bills are issued. No formal council vote on the rate changes was taken at the public hearing.
The hearing followed an explanation from Councilmember Ron Horton about the town's long-term obligations on a water loan and the need to spread…
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