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Water and solid‑waste rates on track for FY26 review; town piloting utility discount program
Summary
Staff launched the FY26 rate‑study cycle for water and solid‑waste/recycling, outlined drivers and schedules for a February 2026 adoption, and reported a pilot utility discount program (91 enrolled, $10 monthly) that staff may revise to increase impact.
Utility staff gave council an overview of the FY26 water and solid‑waste/recycling rate studies and described next steps for outreach and study. Rebecca explained the town’s three goals when setting utility rates: cover operating costs, fund current priorities (projects in the five‑year plan) and plan for future repairs and replacements through appropriate revenue and repair‑and‑replacement transfers.
Water: Rebecca said the town’s water asset base includes a large share of relatively newer PVC mains but noted an older portion of asbestos cement pipe (ACP) that staff proposes to replace under a 10‑year program (WA‑1597),…
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