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Kamas council hears options to raise water, sewer rates; public hearing set for next meeting
Summary
City staff and council discussed options to raise sewer and water rates to cover rising operating costs, verify special user charges and impact-fee treatment, and prepare a formal proposal for a public hearing at the next meeting.
KAMAS — City staff and members of the Kamas City Council discussed proposed increases to sewer and water utility rates during a council meeting, with staff directed to refine numbers and present a formal proposal at the next meeting for a public hearing.
Council members and staff said the goal is to bring the sewer and water funds closer to operating and capital needs after years of underfunding. Staff outlined scenarios that would raise the sewer base (currently $24 per month) and increase the water base, and council members suggested a range of possible increases to test before a public hearing.
The discussion centered on multiple calculations and special-user charges. Scott (staff member) summarized current spreadsheet scenarios, saying one option would raise sewer from $24 to $34 — a $10 increase — but that left the…
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