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Council approves second reading of ordinance 25‑24 after debate on timing of effective date
Summary
The council approved the second reading of ordinance 25‑24 (subject of ordinance not specified in the transcript) and discussed whether to waive the third reading; members opted to maintain the regular timing for the third reading to let bill impacts be evaluated before final approval.
The Cascade City Council on Jan. 13 completed the second reading of Ordinance No. 25‑24 and voted to hold the third reading at a later meeting rather than waiving it. Councilmembers discussed timing concerns and potential impacts on utility bills, including whether adjustments should take effect July 1, 2025 or be delayed to avoid back‑to‑back increases early in the fiscal year.
Multiple councilmembers said typical practice is to preserve the third reading unless urgency requires waiving; one member suggested the ordinance had been caught between holiday meetings and did not require an expedited final reading. Another member asked staff to monitor revenue over the next few months to inform the effective date decision.
Councilmember Weber moved and Councilmember Hush seconded approval of the second reading; a roll‑call vote recorded ayes and the second reading passed. The council did not waive the third reading at this meeting and left the effective date and final adoption for future action.
The meeting transcript does not state the ordinance’s subject matter in the spoken discussion; refer to the council packet for ordinance text and a fiscal impact summary.
