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Iowa City holds public hearing on FY26 utility rates; council asks for further work on low‑income water discounts and conservation options
Summary
Council held a public hearing and took second consideration on FY26 utility rates. Councilors asked staff to schedule a work session to study low‑income water discounts, surcharge options for high-volume users and conservation measures; no ordinance changes were made at the meeting.
The City Council held a public hearing May 6 on proposed utility rates for fiscal year 2026 and took second consideration of an ordinance updating the city’s schedule of fees and rates. The council did not amend the ordinance at the meeting but used the hearing to ask staff for follow-up work on equity and conservation measures.
Council discussion focused on two themes: equity for low‑income households and ways to encourage…
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