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Council sets 2026 wastewater rate at 0.6855 per 100 gallons; slight overall decrease
Summary
Council established the 2026 wastewater (described in the record as a tribal/bridal) rate at 0.6855 per 100 gallons, a roughly 3.9% decrease from the prior rate; council approved the motion on a voice vote.
Council discussed and adopted the utility rate for wastewater for 2026, with staff reporting the prior 2025 rate at 0.7134 per 100 gallons and recommending the 2026 rate of 0.6855 per 100 gallons, a decrease of roughly 3.9% as calculated under the town's rate agreement and consultant review.
A staff presenter said the rates reflect treatment and operating costs, scheduled maintenance and plant improvement costs. The presenter noted that surcharges will increase in some categories but that the overall revenue requirement led to the modest net decrease.
A council member moved to establish the 2026 rate at 0.6855 per 100 gallons; the motion was seconded and carried on a voice vote. No individual tallies were recorded in the public transcript.
The council record shows the adopted rate will be used for billing and to help recover the plant's operating and maintenance costs going into 2026.
