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Council hears staff briefing on state water funding study, possible new fees that could affect local rates
Summary
City staff briefed the council on a state-led water infrastructure planning effort (House Bill 280) and on a separate division proposal that could impose a new per-connection fee; staff warned the proposed fee levels could significantly increase bills if enacted and encouraged public engagement with legislators.
Layton City staff briefed the council Oct. 16 on a state-level water-infrastructure planning effort created by House Bill 280 and on a draft Division of Drinking Water proposal that would impose new fees on community water systems.
Tracy (staff) and other presenters told council members that lawmakers created a unified water infrastructure plan and a coordinating council to prioritize and allocate large state and federal water grants. The state asked municipal and other water providers to submit project lists; staff said 3,600 projects…
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