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Akeley adopts 2024 levy, increases water rates 8% and amends fee schedule
Summary
The council adopted the 2024 tax levy and finalized a schedule of fees that includes an 8% increase in water rates (applied across base and excess usage) as part of budget adjustments approved in December.
After a work session in August and a budget review in December, the Akeley City Council adopted the 2024 tax levy and approved an amendment to Ordinance 101 to increase water usage charges by 8% for 2024.
Levy and ordinance: the council approved Resolution 31-2023 adopting a final levy (total $244,613.49) and passed Ordinance 101 Amendment 1-2023 to raise water rates, including increased charges for usage above 4,000 gallons. The council refined general fund line items in work sessions and decided to increase several public-works and fuel budgets to reflect higher energy and material costs.
Why it matters: the levy funds the city's general operations and capital programs; the water rate increase will be applied to resident bills and is intended to cover higher operating costs and planned capital work.
Context and next steps: staff will implement the revised fee schedule for billings in 2024 and monitor budget performance through year-end financial reporting. The council also approved required policy changes to comply with Minnesota's Earned Sick and Safe Time law effective Jan. 1, 2024.
Votes at a glance: Motion to adopt 2024 tax levy ($244,613.49) — passed; Motion to adopt Ordinance 101 Amendment 1-2023 (water rate +8%) — passed.
