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Council adopts ordinance increasing utility and stormwater rates by CPI (2.2%) on second reading
Summary
On second reading the council adopted an ordinance updating water, sewer, solid‑waste and stormwater utility rates to reflect a 2.2% Consumer Price Index adjustment; the ordinance passed unanimously.
City Council adopted on second reading an ordinance increasing utility rates — including water, sewer, solid‑waste and stormwater fees — consistent with the region's Consumer Price Index adjustment (2.2 percent).
Why it matters: The ordinance updates rates in Appendix A (Fees and Charges) to reflect CPI changes the city uses annually to adjust certain service rates. Staff said the increase is intended to help the utility and stormwater funds keep pace with operating costs.
Council action: On second reading the ordinance passed unanimously. Staff will implement the updated rates as specified in the ordinance and codify changes in the Code of Ordinances.
Implementation: The finance and utility departments will apply the revised charges to bills and update billing systems and customer notices as required by code.
