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Hillsboro staff recommend middle-path sanitary and stormwater rate increases, expand outreach
Summary
City staff proposed a preferred (middle) rate package for sanitary and stormwater utilities—an 8% annual sanitary increase in years 1–4 tapering to 5% thereafter and a graduated stormwater increase—paired with expanded outreach and an improved bill layout to clarify city vs. Clean Water Services charges.
City staff presented proposed adjustments to sanitary and stormwater rates that would phase in additional funding to support staffing, routine maintenance and capital improvements while improving bill transparency and expanding utility-assistance outreach.
Allison Birxing, division manager for storm and sanitary sewer services, described three rate models for each utility and recommended the middle option for both systems. For sanitary sewer the preferred model would raise Hillsboro’s portion by about 8% for the first four years then 5% for two additional years to support capital projects and necessary…
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