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Sparks council adopts sewer-rate ordinance, setting 6% increase in 2026 and annual hikes through 2031
Summary
The Sparks City Council adopted Bill 2846 on Jan. 12, approving phased increases to sanitary sewer user rates, connection fees and septic rates to address a revenue shortfall identified in a 2025 rate study; changes take effect April 1, 2026.
Sparks City Council on Monday adopted Bill 2846, a change to the Sparks Municipal Code that raises sanitary sewer user rates, sanitary sewer connection fees and septic rates to address an identified revenue shortfall and fund ongoing operations and capital needs. City Engineer Amber Sosa said staff recommends the increases to maintain required operating reserves and pay for rehabilitation and replacement of sewer system assets.
"The sewer user rates are proposed to increase 6% in 2026, 5% for each year in 2027 through 2030, and…
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