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Raytown hears first reading of proposed sewer-rate increases as council weighs 3 options
Summary
City staff presented a first reading on proposed sewer-rate increases with three options — 3.5%, 5.25% and 7% — and laid out projected revenue and consumer impacts. Council members debated affordability for households, measurement of inflow-and-infiltration and the tradeoff between steady increases and avoiding future spikes.
City finance staff presented a first reading on proposed sewer-rate increases at the Aug. 13 Raytown Board of Aldermen meeting, recommending a 7% adjustment based on a Burns & McDonnell rate study but offering two lower alternatives for council consideration.
The presentation, delivered by a city finance presenter, said the sewer fund operates as an enterprise account that must generate its own revenue and cover debt, operations and capital needs. Staff said the city’s audited FY23 sewer-fund expenses…
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