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Snoqualmie adopts utility rate changes for 2025–2030 after third reading
Summary
The City Council approved Ordinance 13-03, which amends utility rates for 2025–2030 following a rate study by FCS Group; a council member recorded opposition on the final vote.
Snoqualmie — At its May 12 meeting, the Snoqualmie City Council adopted Ordinance 13-03, amending city utility rates for the years 2025 through 2030.
Councilor Benson introduced the ordinance on third reading. Council materials note that the recommended rate changes were developed to align rate revenue with cost-of-service and rate-design needs for the city’s combined utility; the changes follow a 2025–2030 utility rate study conducted by FCS Group.
During deliberations, Councilor Johnson thanked staff and the consultant for the work on the study and for making the draft study available to the public for review. Several councilors expressed appreciation for the thorough review and consideration of impacts on residents and businesses. On the final vote the ordinance was adopted; Councilor Martin recorded opposition in the meeting record.
The ordinance will amend municipal utility rates in accordance with the FCS Group study; staff implementation steps were not detailed in the public record at the meeting.
Next steps: City staff will implement the new rate schedule consistent with Ordinance 13-03 and the timeline set forth in the ordinance text and accompanying rate study.
