River Heights approves 10% markup on water accounts served by Logan City

River Heights City Council on June 3 approved Resolution 3-2025, adding a 10% administrative markup to water customers in the Riverdale area who are served by Logan City and to specified Logan pass-through commercial meter accounts. The council approved the resolution by voice vote; the meeting transcript does not list an itemized roll-call tally.

City staff said the amendment does not raise River Heights’ standard rate structure but adds the 10% to cover administrative costs when the city bills customers for Logan City water service. Staff noted the adjustment was prompted by the city losing money on a small number of accounts that receive Logan City billing; Logan’s base and overage charges are higher than River Heights’ base rate, and the markup is intended to recover processing and administrative time. The resolution text singled out Logan‑served customers on portions of Tenth East and other addresses described as billed by Logan, plus a commercial 2‑inch meter category that will be passed through with the 10% addition.

Council members discussed that only a handful of connections are affected and that the change will be noticeable to those Riverdale accounts. Staff identified several specific properties billed through Logan (Central Milling; a field/pasture meter; a few private residences) but said the total number of Logan‑billed connections is small. Council and staff also noted broader water‑rate issues — including a prior 2011 rate study and the council’s past decision to lower rates — and discussed doing a formal rate study before any broader rate changes because water revenues are restricted for water‑related purposes.

Outcome: Resolution 3‑2025 was approved (voice vote).