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Staff proposes phased sewer increases and a larger stormwater adjustment to fund wastewater plant projects
Summary
Utility staff proposed a rate strategy to fund near-term wastewater capital work including a planned anaerobic digester. Recommended actions include sewer increases of about 6% per year for three years and a separate stormwater adjustment; staff will present ordinances after Utility Advisory Committee review, with new rates proposed effective July 2026.
City staff presented a revenue-requirement rate study for sewer and stormwater fees and recommended a three-year rate-setting approach to support essential wastewater plant projects and reserve targets.
What was proposed: For sanitary sewer, staff proposed about 6% increases each year for 2026–2028, which staff estimated would equate to roughly $1.50–$1.75 per month on an average residential bill. For stormwater, staff described a larger…
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