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City staff outline multi‑year utility rate plan; council weighs using one‑time funds to soften early increases
Summary
A consultant told Milford council a five‑year plan would phase out a $863,000 annual transfer to water/sewer by 2030, making utilities self‑sufficient but producing a short‑term bimonthly household increase; council discussed a $500,000 one‑time infusion to smooth the first‑year hit.
Milford — At the Aug. 19 meeting the council heard a detailed rate‑study briefing from Raftelus consultant Scott Hadler proposing phased rate increases for water, sewer, stormwater and trash to correct decades of deferred maintenance and very low utility cash reserves.
Key figures and proposal: Hadler reported a 2025 interfund transfer of $863,000 from the general fund to support water and sewer operations. The study shows phasing that subsidy out by 2030 and adjusting bi‑monthly rates so utilities build…
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