Board begins multi-phase discussion on Dixie Springs infrastructure, considers rate study
Board opened discussion on failing Dixie Springs infrastructure and water-rate policy options; staff recommended a phased capital plan (roughly $12M initial, $24M total) and a rate study to set base/tier rates and address construction-meter enforcement and fixed-income protections.
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The board devoted significant discussion to failing infrastructure at Dixie Springs and the prospect of raising or restructuring water rates to finance repairs. Speaker 1 introduced the item and said the board had delayed a simultaneous rate and impact-fee discussion previously to avoid overloading the agenda. Operations staff (Speaker 4) said they had a rate-study quote coming and emphasized the need to balance revenue needs with protections for customers on fixed incomes.
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