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Goodyear council adopts four‑year utility rate plan; average residential bill to rise about $8.50 next year
Summary
After public comment and lengthy council debate, Goodyear adopted a four‑year rate plan for water, wastewater and solid waste (resolution 2025‑2499). Staff said the plan spreads roughly 5.8% annual increases to cover treatment, energy and chemical costs; the vote was 5–2.
Goodyear’s City Council voted 5–2 on Dec. 15 to adopt a four‑year rate plan for water, wastewater and solid waste that staff said is needed to cover rising treatment, energy and chemical costs and to meet upcoming regulatory requirements.
City staff and consultant materials show the average residential customer would pay about $8.50 more per month beginning next year under the recommended schedule — roughly a 5.8% annual increase over the four‑year period. Deputy City Manager Kenny Knudson and Finance Manager Ryan Biddle told the council the proposal follows a months‑long rate‑setting process that included a citizen advisory committee and a third‑party consultant.
“What is before you tonight is a proposed four‑year utility rate plan for our water, wastewater and solid waste programs,” Knudson…
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