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Wastewater officials propose continued 5% rate increases, outline major capital program and reserve strategy
Summary
An independent consultant and Johnson County Wastewater staff told commissioners the utility’s financial plan supports continued 5% annual rate increases, pending capital timing and SRF/WIFIA funding; staff highlighted integrated planning, debt strategy, Nelson and Tomahawk projects and contingency use of reserves to stabilize rates.
Consultants from Burns & McDonnell and Johnson County Wastewater staff told commissioners the utility’s financial plan supports a 5% annual rate increase as the most likely path to maintain capital projects, meet debt service and sustain operating reserves.
Dave Nauman of Burns & McDonnell said the 5% planning assumption has held up over recent years and compared Johnson County’s average monthly wastewater bill favorably against regional peers. Nauman said integrated planning and a mix of WIFIA and State Revolving Fund (SRF) loans have helped lower financing costs; staff reported estimated financing savings of more than $130 million…
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