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Commission hears reports: January sales‑tax spike and progress on water‑meter replacements and water loss reduction
Summary
Finance and utilities directors told the commission that January sales‑tax receipts hit $600,000 (a record for January), water department revenue rose ~16%, and reported water loss is down to under 6% after meter replacements; staff outlined remaining meter swaps and enforcement steps for accounts with unexplained usage.
City finance and utilities staff presented monthly reports showing improved revenue metrics and operational progress.
Finance Director Leo Cantu reported that January sales‑tax receipts reached $600,000 — the first January in city history at that level — and that water department revenues increased roughly 16% (about $273,000…
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