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Springfield City Council signals support for higher wastewater option; public hearing set for May 5
Summary
City staff presented two rate options for wastewater and stormwater user fees. After discussion at a work session, councilors expressed support for the higher-rate option (Option 2); staff will return May 5 for a public hearing to present the formal proposal.
Springfield City Council members signaled support during a work session for a higher-rate option for the city's wastewater and stormwater user fees and directed staff to return to council for a public hearing on May 5.
City staff said the user fees are the primary funding source for most stormwater and wastewater capital projects and operations. Kirk Vasquez, director of Environmental Services, told the council that roughly 85% to 95% of those fee revenues are used for capital programs, depending on the year and collected service charges.
The council heard two principal fee scenarios. Jeff, a city staff member, described Option 1 as a 4% increase for wastewater and a 3% increase for stormwater. He said Option 2 incorporates a larger wastewater adjustment based on a strategic financial plan the council reviewed last year. "The…
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