Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Utility Rates topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Council approves FY27 water and sewer rate increases
Summary
Eldora’s council approved a 5% water-rate escalator recommendation for FY27 and a 3% sewer-rate increase after debate about infrastructure needs and funding for a UV/SCADA project; votes passed with at least one dissenting vote.
The Eldora City Council approved changes to utility rates for fiscal year 2027, voting to retain a 5% water-rate escalator recommended by finance staff and to increase sewer rates by 3%.
Finance staff described the water-rate mechanism as an automatic 5% escalator that council could reduce to 2%; council member Scott Pedon recommended keeping the 5% level to help fund a planned ultraviolet and SCADA project that staff said will require multi‑million-dollar capital investment and regulatory compliance. Council members discussed the trade‑off between gradual increases and larger deferred increases if maintenance is delayed. The water resolution carried on roll call with one opposing vote.
For sewer, council approved a 3% increase for FY27. Staff said the 3% figure reflected a decision not to use the 5% maximum and would temper immediate household impacts while still supporting sewer system needs. The council took the actions by recorded vote and moved on to other items.
