Council adopts 2026 fee schedule, increases unauthorized hydrant hookup fine

Dec 16, 2025

The council adopted Resolution No. 25.59 approving the 2026 schedule of fees, licenses and charges and accepted an amendment to raise the fine for unauthorized hydrant hookup from $7 to $10 per 1,000 gallons.

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The Le Mars City Council adopted Resolution No. 25.59 to approve the recommended list of fees, licenses and charges for calendar year 2026, including a staff-identified correction to the water-related fine for unauthorized hydrant hookups. Speaker 10 noted the change and proposed raising the fine to $10 per 1,000 gallons to align with similar charges; the administration confirmed the update.

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