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Centerville council delays drainage-fee increase, schedules public outreach

2144632 · January 22, 2025
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Centerville City Council approved Resolution 2025-01 to delay the effective date of a planned drainage utility fee increase and directed staff to hold outreach including a work session and open house so residents and businesses can review the capital plan and audit behind the proposed rates.

The Centerville City Council on Jan. 21 approved Resolution 2025-01 to delay the effective date of an increase to the city’s drainage utility fees and directed staff to hold additional outreach, including a work session and an open house for residents and business owners.

The action came after more than an hour of debate on timing, notification and the financial risks of postponing fee-driven drainage projects. Nate (finance staff) introduced the item, saying, “We're proposing, resolution 2025 dash o 1, our first resolution of the year to delay the effective date of the drainage utility fee increases.” Council and staff described the delay as an opportunity to present the audit, capital facilities plan and rate rationale to the public before bills reflect the new…

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