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Cresco council approves 4% water and sewer rate increase effective July 1
Summary
The council approved Ordinance 534 amending city code to increase monthly water and sewer service charges by 4% for customers inside and outside city limits; the ordinance was adopted after a unanimous roll-call vote.
The City Council on June 15 adopted Ordinance 534 to raise monthly water and sewer service charges by 4% for both inside and outside city limits, effective July 1, 2026.
Staff presented the ordinance summary to the council in a third reading, noting the code amendments would adjust chapters 92 and 99 to implement the rate increase. The ordinance text specifies that monthly water rates and sewer service charges for service inside and outside Cresco city limits will increase by 4% effective July 1, 2026.
Council members moved and seconded adoption of Ordinance 534; roll call votes recorded unanimous approval. Staff said the rate adjustments were necessary to cover utility costs and maintain operating funds.
The ordinance takes effect after final passage, approval and publication as required by law; customers should expect the new rates on billing cycles that begin on or after July 1, 2026.
