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Public works warns of sharp water and sewer cost increases; council hears funding concerns

2364630 · February 19, 2025
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Summary

Public works staff reported projections of major water and sewer cost increases in coming years and urged council attention to long-term infrastructure funding during the Feb. 18, 2025 meeting.

During the Feb. 18, 2025 meeting, public works staff briefed the council on water and sewer funding concerns and projections for substantial rate increases in the coming years.

Staff reported that models show a very large projected increase — described in the meeting as roughly a 90% increase in certain costs over the next three years, based on what staff called the LCAAR model. Staff…

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