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Council hears increases in water and wastewater budgets; commissioners point to regulatory and energy costs, request follow‑ups
Summary
City officials said wastewater and water enterprise budgets face upward pressure from regulatory compliance, contracted services and energy costs and that the water board’s multi‑year rate plan includes an 8.5% step for the current year.
DPI officials briefed the council on wastewater and water enterprise budgets, citing higher costs driven by regulatory compliance, contracted services to meet federal and state administrative orders, increased energy costs at pump stations and ongoing capital needs.
Wastewater: Director noted the wastewater budget includes increases tied to contracted services needed for permit compliance, rehabilitation of critical infrastructure, and general price inflation for goods and services. The wastewater budget included a 3% vacancy‑savings assumption in the presentation.
Water: Commissioner Pont and staff described the water division’s responsibilities (treatment, distribution, hydrant and valve maintenance, meters and billing) and said the water enterprise budget also includes a 3% vacancy‑savings factor. Councilors…
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