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Lake Forest approves first reading of 6.75% water-rate increase to support capital and operating needs
Summary
Finance staff proposed a 6.75% increase to variable and consumption-based water rates for FY2027, expected to generate roughly $617,000–$620,000 to fund near-term studies and capital work; council approved first reading 7–0.
The Lake Forest City Council granted first reading on Feb. 2 to a proposal to increase water and sewer rates by 6.75% for fiscal year 2027 to help cover rising operating costs and fund preliminary capital studies.
Finance Director Katie Skibbe and Director Thomas told the council the water fund is an enterprise fund that pays for operations and capital without support from property taxes. Director Thomas outlined system assets, saying…
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