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Pataskala utilities committee narrows water-rate options; staff recommends no sewer increase for now
Summary
City staff told the utilities committee that the sewer fund is stable and recommended no immediate rate increase; the committee narrowed multiple water-rate scenarios to two options to present to council and asked staff to return with final ordinance language and outreach plans.
Pataskala City’s Utilities Committee reviewed long-term projections for the water and sewer funds and agreed to bring two water-rate options to council while postponing a sewer-rate increase for now.
City staff said the sewer fund’s current balance is healthy and recommended no rate increase at this time. "For right now, my recommendation is we do not chase a sewer increase at this time," staff member Joe told the committee, noting the fund balance and equipment upgrades reduce near-term pressure on sewer revenues.
Committee members and staff focused most of the meeting on the water fund, which staff said shows a downward trend under current rates. Staff presented five modeled rate scenarios aimed at restoring a $1,000,000 carryover (reserve) by 2030. The scenarios…
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