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Goodyear adopts four‑year utility rate plan; council approves phased increases 5–2
Summary
After a staff presentation and extended council Q&A, the Goodyear City Council voted 5–2 to adopt a four‑year water, wastewater and solid‑waste rate plan (resolution 2025‑2499) that phases roughly 5.8% annual increases, with average residential bills rising about $8.50 next year.
Goodyear City Council voted 5–2 on Dec. 15 to adopt a four‑year utility rate plan for water, wastewater and solid waste, approving resolution 2025‑2499 and setting the new rates to take effect in February 2026. The plan phases increases over four years so the average residential customer will pay about $8.50 more per month next year, staff said.
Deputy City Manager Kenny Knudson and Finance Manager Ryan Biddle told the council the recommendation follows months of study, a citizen water advisory committee and third‑party consulting work. "The total impact of the 3 proposed rate increases comes up to $8.50 a month more next year for the average residential Goodyear customer," Biddle said during the presentation.
Water Services Director Barb Chappell explained the primary cost drivers behind the proposal: Goodyear’s reliance on Colorado River (CAP) water that is more…
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