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Garden City council adopts utility rate increases; staff to meet breweries on sewer fees
Summary
Garden City approved a resolution to raise water and sewer rates for fiscal reasons and agreed to coordinate with the City of Boise and local breweries on connection and strength-based sewer charges.
Garden City’s City Council on Aug. 25 approved Resolution 12-14-25, amending the city’s billing policy to raise or add certain utility fees for water and sewer service, citing rising costs and a pass-through increase from the City of Boise.
The change affects the city’s enterprise utility system, which must cover the cost of service. Mayor (presiding) told the council “the significant part of our sewer increase is a pass through from the city of Boise.” The city’s controller, Miss Leidy, told the council staff will meet with Boise and local brewers to explain connection fees and possible changes to monthly sewer billing.
Council approved the resolution by roll call after a public hearing that produced no testimony. The measure authorizes the rate…
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