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Highlands Ranch board adopts 2026 budget, approves fee schedules and water rate changes
Summary
The Highlands Ranch Metropolitan District board adopted an approximately $91.4 million 2026 operating budget, certified a 12.25-mill levy, approved 2026 fee schedules per GASB 54 and amended the Highlands Ranch Water agreement to raise typical single-family water bills about 8.13%.
The Highlands Ranch Metropolitan District board on Dec. 10 adopted the district’s 2026 operating budget of about $91.4 million, certified the 2025 mill levy to be collected in 2026 at 12.25 mills, approved 2026 fee schedules and approved an amendment to the Highlands Ranch Water and Wastewater Agreement that will raise typical single-family water bills by roughly 8.13%.
Director of Finance and Administration Tiffany Hooten presented the budget and related resolutions, telling the board staff had adjusted revenue and expenditure lines after final property tax assessments and internal budget reviews. The board approved the annual GASB Statement No. 54 fund balance…
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