Perry staff propose one-time water rate increase to stabilize utility fund; council hears alternatives
City finance staff proposed a one‑time water rate increase (about $3.41 per billing unit) on top of the existing automatic 3% to reduce multi‑year operating losses and preserve reserves for capital projects; council asked for more analysis and deferred a decision.
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Finance staff on April 10 told the Perry City Council the water fund has experienced multi‑year operating losses and presented options to restore fiscal balance, including a one‑time increase of $3.41 (in addition to an automatic annual 3% increase) or a smaller $2.57 increase if the council lowers the base allowance from 10,000 gallons to 5,000 gallons.
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