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Council defers vote on one-time water/sewer bill credit after lengthy debate over cost and targeting
Summary
Council deferred BL 2026-1294—a proposed one-time water and sewer credit tied to the January 2026 winter storm—to the next meeting and re-referred it to Budget & Finance after extended floor debate about fiscal impact, universal versus targeted relief, and use of ARPA funds.
After nearly two hours of floor debate on March 17, the Metropolitan Council voted to defer consideration of a proposed one-time water and sewer bill credit (BL 2026-1294) intended to provide relief to customers affected by the January 2026 winter storm. The motion to defer included a re-referral to the Budget & Finance Committee for further review.
Sponsor Toombs and administration staff answered detailed questions about funding sources and cost estimates. Mary Jo Wiggins, speaking for the administration, said $930,000 in previously obligated ARPA funds had been reallocated to Metro Action Commission (MAC) to…
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