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Mayor outlines nearly $50M in water investments, says rate increases are needed to maintain infrastructure
Summary
Mayor Jeff Gore and council explained that multi-million-dollar investments in water mains, booster pumps, filters and membranes since 2018 require rate increases; officials said projects reduce main breaks and that planned work will improve capacity and water quality.
Mayor Jeff Gore delivered a detailed account of water-system investments and the rationale for recent rate increases at the Feb. 9 council meeting.
Since Jan. 1, 2018, Mayor Gore said the city has spent approximately $49.235 million on water projects, including a voter-approved water-softening system (about $13 million of that figure), booster pumps (roughly $2.5–$3 million), and about $10.5 million replacing water mains. He told the council the city saw 157 main breaks at the peak in 2022 and about 39 last year after replacements.
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