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Votes at a glance: Council adopts utility fee increases; approves housing and planning items
Summary
The City Council recorded votes on utility rates, housing and HUD funding, a street‑name ordinance and regional budget ratification; several motions were unanimous while a CDBG allocation recommendation drew a split vote.
The Springfield City Council and (in one case) the Lane County Board of Commissioners took multiple formal actions during the meeting. Below are the motions, short descriptions and recorded outcomes.
Votes at a glance
1) Wastewater and stormwater user fees (local and regional) - What: Resolution setting local stormwater and wastewater user rates and ratifying the regional MWMC wastewater increase for FY 2025–26. - Details: Staff presented a 3% local stormwater increase (about $0.52 per month on an average bill), a 5% local wastewater increase (about $1.37 per month on an average bill) and a 5% regional MWMC wastewater increase (about $1.60 per month). - Outcome: Resolution adopted. Vote tally reported as 5 yes, 1 no (one councilor stated a preference for a lower increase); effective date for new rates set as July 1, 2025.
2) Ratification of MWMC FY26 regional budget and CIP - What: Ratification of the Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission regional operating budget and a $98 million capital program description…
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