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DPW asks for rate increases to shore up water, solid‑waste and stormwater funds; council seeks details on pond backlog and HOA responsibilities
Summary
Public Works requested a FY25 budget of roughly $297.8 million, proposed a 10% water/sewer rate increase, a $26 solid‑waste increase, and the first increase to the watershed protection fee to address an aging backlog of stormwater ponds. Council asked how HOAs can transfer pond maintenance and whether the county will prioritize repairs in‑house versus contracting.
Yosef Cabetta, director of Public Works, presented the department’s FY25 request and highlighted cross‑cutting priorities: safety, training, workforce development and performance innovation. DPW’s FY25 ask was stated at roughly $297.8 million and includes fee adjustments the department says are necessary to maintain service and protect fund balance.
DPW asked the council to approve a 10% increase in water and sewer rates for FY25 and a $26 increase for residential solid‑waste service (the second increment of a two‑year plan).…
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