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Council approves irrigation fee adjustments; Newberry residents urge fixes for silt and flushing
Summary
Council approved a resolution updating irrigation connection and assessment fees, citing years of construction‑material inflation; Newberry subdivision residents used the public hearing to press the city to address persistent silt in irrigation supply and to increase maintenance.
The City Council approved a resolution updating the Caldwell Municipal Irrigation District connection and assessment fees after staff recommended adjustments to reflect rising material and construction costs.
Public Works staff said the resolution includes a 4.9% overall rate increase tied to higher labor, fuel, electricity and administration costs and to bring long‑unadjusted mainline extension and asphalt patching fees in line with market costs. Staff said some…
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