Albany utility staff present draft utility policy; board discusses emergency authority, outsourcing and data‑center prospects
Jan 22, 2026
City staff presented a draft administrative 'utility policy' intended to standardize service delivery, billing and disconnections. Board members agreed to review it before a March retreat, urged adding an emergency/extraordinary clause, and debated outsourcing, illegal-dumping response and possible data-center and solar opportunities.
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City of Albany staff on Jan. 22 presented a draft administrative services ‘‘utility policy’’ intended to create consistent standards for new service applications, billing, disconnection procedures, safety and customer service.
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