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Consultant urges 40% initial sewer rate hike to shore up Hopewell Water Renewal finances
Hopewell City Council · November 10, 2025
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Summary
A consultant recommended a five‑year sewer financial plan that begins with a 40% across‑the‑board rate increase in FY25, citing deferred maintenance, debt‑coverage requirements and a Queen Anne Pump Station capital project of about $3 million.
Ford Moiardi of Ref Dallas presented the sewer financial plan and rate study, telling the council the utility’s existing rates — last increased in 2017 — will not meet debt‑coverage requirements without adjustments.
"Starting with this year, FY '25, we recommend a 40% rate increase, across the board," Moiardi said, adding a proposed 15%…
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