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Rexburg council approves 8% water and sewer rate increases after public hearing
Summary
After a public hearing, the Rexburg City Council approved resolution 2025‑13 to raise water and sewer rates by 8% effective Jan. 1, citing a five‑year capital plan and depreciation needs; the change also affects treatment partners including Sugar City.
Rexburg — After a public hearing, the Rexburg City Council voted to adopt resolution 2025‑13, approving an 8% midyear increase to both water and sewer rates effective Jan. 1. City staff said the change is part of a five‑year plan to cover capital projects and asset depreciation.
Matt Nielsen, the city’s chief financial officer, told the council the rate study (prepared by FCS, part of the Bowman Group) was roughly half complete but recommended a midyear increase to avoid a larger single increase next fiscal year. “The increase is,…
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