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Council reviews 2026 utility‑rate proposals; water and stormwater hold steady, wastewater up 6% and solid‑waste plan introduces new cart options
Summary
Staff proposed holding Bloomington water and stormwater rates flat in 2026, a 6% wastewater rate increase, and a restructuring of solid‑waste (garbage) rates that adds an every‑other‑week small‑cart option and strengthens price signals to downsize carts.
City utility staff presented the proposed 2026 utility rates and a solid‑waste rate restructuring during the Oct. 20 budget discussion.
Water: Utility staff proposed no change to water rates for 2026. Scott Anderson, utilities superintendent, said Bloomington’s water system compares favorably to peers, noting average main‑break rates below national averages and that roughly 25 percent of water spending is for purchased water, another 25 percent for supply/treatment/lab services, and a similar share for distribution and metering. Staff recommended holding rates flat for 2026 because the long‑term model and the capital balance can absorb near‑term capital needs.
Wastewater: Staff proposed a 6 percent wastewater rate increase for…
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