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Council adopts sewer rate ordinance to address $283,000 utility shortfall; city says most households face $3–$5 monthly increase
Summary
Council adopted an ordinance changing the sewer billing methodology to address a $283,000 shortfall and to preserve access to low‑interest state clean water funds; staff said most residential bills will rise $3–$5 monthly starting in 2026.
The City Council on Monday adopted an ordinance amending municipal code section 5‑2‑5 to change sewer service charges and spread costs across customer classes following a reported $283,000 shortfall in the sewer utility.
City staff explained the sewer utility is separate from the general fund and must maintain a revenue-to-debt service threshold in order to qualify for low‑interest state financing. City staff told the council the utility is currently at roughly 108% of the required debt coverage and would fall to about 104% after taking on planned debt; staff said they…
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