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Pasco delays vote on steep water and sewer connection fees after developer and council concerns; public sessions set
Summary
City staff proposed maximum connection fees of $6,148 (water) and $4,354 (sewer) and multi-year rate increases to fund a replacement of the Butterfield Water Treatment Plant. Council directed staff to hold community outreach and postponed final action to Jan. 20, 2026.
City of Pasco officials postponed a final decision on proposed water and sewer rate and connection-fee ordinances after an extensive presentation by staff and strong pushback from developers, realtors and some council members.
Deputy City Manager Risha Sigdell and Public Works staff explained two ordinance scenarios. Option A would enact maximum one-time connection charges (water $6,148; sewer $4,354) and phased monthly rate increases to help finance the city's planned Butterfield Water Treatment Plant replacement. Option B…
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