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Pasco council reviews irrigation utility rate options; councilmembers split on fee approach
Summary
Council considered three alternatives for irrigation connection fees and rate increases that would fund system operations and capital needs; members debated whether growth should shoulder more of the cost and expressed support for the higher connection fee option.
City staff briefed the council on proposed connection fees and rate increases for the city’s irrigation utility, presenting three policy alternatives that shift revenue burden between a one-time connection charge and ongoing rate increases.
Staff reminded the council the irrigation utility serves a subset of the city (primarily northern and western areas) and that connection fees and rates together must meet modeled revenue needs to cover operations, maintenance and capital projects. Staff described three options: Option A sets the maximum calculated connection fee at $1,498 per…
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