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Council adopts updated fee schedule and FY2026 budget; water and wastewater rates increase
Summary
Council adopted Resolution 526-25 updating the city fee schedule (including water and wastewater base-rate increases and administrative/building fees) and then adopted the FY2026 appropriation ordinance (Ordinance 711) totaling $54,784,232. Public testimony raised concerns about affordability and a city-hall remodeling line item.
Council considered a consolidated package of fee changes and the annual budget. Miss Hobbs presented a resolution to update the fee schedule (administrative fees, building permit deposits and commercial plan-review methodology), to align the transportation impact-fee schedule with the 2025 minor update, and to update water and wastewater rates.
Council read and adopted Resolution 526-25 by roll call. Staff explained that water and sewer rate adjustments reflected the financial plan needed to support the wastewater project and judicial confirmation process. Council then opened the public hearing for the proposed FY2026 budget ($54,784,232). No changes were made to the budget in the packet; staff noted the proposed budget had been shared previously.
Public comment included a question about a roughly $301,494 line item labeled for city-hall remodeling and expanded office/restroom space needed to accommodate additional staff expected in coming years; finance staff said the amount represented saved funds to start expansion and that additional funds may be required in future budget cycles.
Council moved and adopted Ordinance 711, the annual appropriation for FY2026, by roll call vote. Council also voted on the fee resolution; both measures passed as recorded in the meeting minutes.
Resident Tyson Sparrow voiced opposition to the rate increases and urged alternative financing such as a public bond vote; other residents spoke in favor of prudent budgeting but asked for clarity on specific line items.
