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Altoona council adopts sewer increase and four years of water rate hikes tied to SRF loan
Summary
The City of Altoona approved a 5.5% increase to wastewater rates and set water rate increases of 10.5% annually for the next four years to meet State Revolving Fund borrowing requirements, with both measures passing by roll call vote.
The Altoona City Council on Dec. 16 approved adjustments to utility rates intended to shore up sewer and water system finances.
Finance Director Andy Lent told the council that PFM's annual cash‑flow analyses support a 5.5 percent increase in wastewater service charges. "PFM has recommended an increase of 5.5 percent in rates," Lent said during the public hearing, which drew no public comment. The ordinance amending Chapter 98, Section 10 (Wastewater Service…
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