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Scott City council approves water and sewer rate increase
Summary
The Scott City Council unanimously approved Bill No. 1417 on June 1, 2026, amending Section 700.120 to raise water and sewer rates; officials said the change will add about $3.11 per month to a minimal utility bill. The measure passed 8-0 after motions for first and second reading and a council amendment.
Scott City’s City Council voted unanimously on June 1 to adopt Bill No. 1417, an ordinance amending Section 700.120 to increase water and sewer rates. Mayor Rick Brashear told the council the city’s auditor has recommended annual rate adjustments in prior years and that rising maintenance costs motivated the change. The council approved the ordinance by an 8-0 roll-call vote.
The ordinance, introduced for first and second reading during the meeting, was described by officials as a modest increase: "The rate increase will increase a minimal utility bill by $3.11 per month," Mayor Rick Brashear said. Council Member Jack Howard moved the first reading, Council Member Randy Morse moved the second reading, and Council Member Mike Rhymer moved an amendment to the ordinance that was seconded by Council Member Victor Phillips prior to the vote.
Council members did not attach a specific budget line or dollar total to the rate increase during the meeting; City Administrator Dustin Whitworth had previously told the mayor and council that operational costs have risen. The ordinance updates the municipal code (Section 700.120) to align customer rates with current expense levels and to provide the city revenue to support water and sewer operations.
The council’s vote was recorded as: Mike Rhymer—AYE; Gary Miller—AYE; Victor Phillips—AYE; Heather Ingvalson—AYE; Jack Howard—AYE; Brian Pender—AYE; Randy Morse—AYE; Stephanie Hosey—AYE. The motion carried and the ordinance was approved.
Next steps: the ordinance will be implemented per city code and administrative procedures; council members were not given a specific implementation date during the meeting. The council’s next regular meeting is scheduled for June 15, 2026.
