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Council adopts wastewater rate increase and new solid-waste fee structure after public comment
Summary
Following staff presentations and public testimony, the council adopted a 6% wastewater rate increase and an amended solid-waste fee structure that adds an every-other-week option and re-prices cart sizes; the solid-waste ordinance passed 4–2 after residents raised equity and cost concerns.
The Bloomington City Council adopted changes to utility rates and solid-waste fees following staff presentations and extended public comment.
Deputy finance manager Carrie told the council the water fund would hold rates flat for 2026 but recommended a 6 percent increase for wastewater to support major capacity work on the North Central sanitary sewer project, which staff estimated at roughly $29 million. “For the wastewater utility, we are proposing a 6% rate increase for 2026,” Carrie said during the utility-rate presentation, adding the proposed rate equates to about $6.01 per 1,000 gallons.
Council opened a public hearing on wastewater rates; after hearing testimony and closing the hearing the council adopted an ordinance amending city code to increase…
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