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Flagstaff council signals support for revised water-rate plan after weeks of debate
Summary
After several work sessions, Flagstaff staff presented a revised “Option 3” water-rate plan and reclaimed-water proposal; councilors signaled consensus to proceed with the revised option and asked staff for more public outreach before a formal vote April 16.
Flagstaff city staff presented a revised version of “Option 3” for water rates to the City Council on April 2, asking for direction before the full rate package returns for formal consideration on April 16.
The revised plan would (1) set fixed monthly meter charges to recover a minimum of 25% of system revenue and (2) change single-family volumetric tiers so the lowest tiers reflect indoor (essential) use while higher tiers shoulder more of the peak/landscape costs. Carol (staff member) described the rationale: “the essential use that is indoor usage is approximately 50 gallons per person per day in a house.” Aaron Young, the city’s water resources manager, opened the presentation and said staff was back to respond to council questions after a March joint meeting with the Water Commission.
Why it matters: the city is seeking to align rates with a five-year capital program that staff estimates at about $208 million. Carol said that, under the revised option, staff expects to collect roughly 12% more revenue in the next fiscal year (FY25) to begin funding operations and…
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