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Fall River City panel approves $32.4 million FY2027 sewer and stormwater budget with no rate increase
Summary
The Fall River City sewer/stormwater commission approved a $32,404,108 FY2027 budget, keeping the sewer rate at $8.11 and the stormwater fee at $50 per ERU per quarter; the budget adds one FTE for damage-prevention/inspection and cites higher electricity and permit compliance costs offset by operational savings and lower debt service.
The Fall River City sewer and stormwater commission on the evening approved a $32,404,108 proposed fiscal year 2027 budget that keeps the sewer rate unchanged at $8.11 and the municipal stormwater fee at $50 per ERU per quarter.
Paul Furlan, who presented the budget, told commissioners the budget increased by “roughly about 450,000 from from last year” on both the expense and revenue sides but that staff were proposing no change to customer rates. He said higher usage from residential conversions and expanded industrial activity contributed to revenue gains, and that the department realized…
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