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Lucas City Council adopts five‑year water and wastewater rate structure; approves consent agenda
Summary
After a public hearing, the Lucas City Council unanimously approved a five‑year, tiered water and wastewater rate schedule set to run March 1, 2026–Sept. 30, 2030, and approved consent‑agenda items including an order for the May 2 election and a $56,663.25 vehicle purchase.
The Lucas City Council voted unanimously to adopt a five‑year, tiered water and wastewater rate schedule after a public hearing Tuesday evening.
Finance Director Liz Exum told the council that Raftalis completed the water and wastewater study and financial plan, which the council approved on Dec. 18, 2025, and that the ordinance before the council would satisfy the Home Rule Charter requirement prior to adopting rate changes. She said the adopted schedule applies for five years and the study models a 6% escalation in rates per year.
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