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Kingman council approves water rate increases to cover rising costs, including electricity uptick
Summary
Council adopted ordinance 1979 to increase water base and volume rates and capital renewal fees beginning July 1, after staff cited higher electricity and overtime costs; staff said higher water usage produced additional revenue this year but projected further increases were necessary to maintain 60‑day reserves.
The City Council on May 25 held a public hearing and adopted ordinance 1979 to raise water base rates, volume rates and capital‑renewal fees effective July 1, 2025.
Deputy City Manager Tina Moline presented the updated water rate study, which recommends a 13% increase in fiscal year 2026 (building on a prior FY25 increase of 26.5%) and a multi‑year plan to maintain operating and capital sufficiency and a 60‑day reserve. Staff said unanticipated cost increases — notably…
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