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Rangely holds first reading on water and wastewater rate increase
Summary
Council conducted a first reading of Ordinance 706 (2025) to raise water and wastewater fees to preserve enterprise fund balances in the face of inflation and anticipated wildfire‑related costs; final vote expected at second reading.
The Rangely Town Council held first reading of Ordinance 706 (2025), which would amend the municipal code to increase water and wastewater fees to maintain the health of the town’s water and wastewater enterprise funds.
Staff said the increases reflect inflationary pressures and potential wildfire‑related costs that could affect operations and maintenance. The fee adjustments follow a history of minimal changes in recent years; council members said making incremental adjustments can avoid larger, more disruptive increases later.
Because this was a first reading, no final action was taken. Staff said a public information sheet outlining the rate changes will be distributed and that the second reading is scheduled for the same night as the budget meeting, at which the council may adopt the ordinance.
