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Keizer reviews water, stormwater capital needs; staff proposes modest rate steps to fund pipe replacements and repairs
Summary
City staff told the task force the water system needs about $4.5 million in mainline replacements remaining and recommended a small water-rate increase to sustain the program; staff also proposed larger near-term increases for stormwater to meet an identified capital program including the Willow Lake realignment.
Finance and utilities staff used the March 10 meeting to present the city’s water and stormwater utility capital plans, condition assessments, and rate options.
Water system
Tim Wood and Public Works staff said Keizer has about 11,000 metered accounts and highlighted a multi-year water-main replacement program. Staff estimated approximately $4.5 million remains to replace steel mains with ductile iron pipe under the current capital plan. Wood presented a no-increase scenario that would preserve current activity through the near term…
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