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Cave Creek council adopts three-year utility rate plan, citing long-term water reliability
Summary
The Town of Cave Creek voted 6–0 to rescind earlier 2026–28 rates and adopt a three-year schedule of utility increases and a revised volumetric tier structure meant to reduce general-fund subsidies and fund infrastructure and emergency services. The first increase is effective Feb. 5, 2026.
Cave Creek — The Town of Cave Creek on a 6–0 voice vote adopted Resolution 2026‑01, rescinding previously adopted 2026–28 utility rates and putting in place a three‑year schedule of rate increases intended to shore up water and wastewater finances and preserve system reliability.
Utilities staff presented a rate study and recommended adopting modest annual increases — generally about 6% in the first two years on water and wastewater — and restructuring residential volumetric tiers. "What we're asking for is to adopt rate increases for the next 3 years to help give us a little bit of time to work on a more comprehensive…
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