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Commission adopts water and wastewater rate changes; staff cites major capital program and assistance efforts
Summary
The commission adopted amendments to drinking‑water and wastewater rates effective Jan. 1, 2026, after staff described a multi‑year capital improvement program and affordability assistance that helped hundreds of families. Officials said typical customers will see about a $5 monthly increase.
The City Commission voted to adopt changes to water and wastewater rates that staff said are needed to support an approximately $1 billion capital improvement program over the next six years. Director Baker presented rate recommendations and said the typical customer should expect an incremental increase of about $5 per month once both drinking water and wastewater increases take effect.
Baker outlined program priorities…
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