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Denton board previews three‑year water and sewer rate increases, schedules rate‑study presentation
Summary
Trustees discussed a proposed three‑year water and sewer rate adjustment and asked the Nebraska Rural Water Association to present the rate study at the next meeting; proposed increases include a $7 annual flat water increase plus $1/1,000 gallons each year and sewer flat increases of $4, $5 and $5.
Trustee Amanda Fangmeier told the board the Village plans to invite Randy Hellbush of the Nebraska Rural Water Association to the next meeting to present a rate study and to explain proposed ordinance language.
The board reviewed a proposed three‑year water and sewer rate framework: an annual $7 increase to the flat water rate plus a $1 per 1,000‑gallon increase each year, and sewer flat rate increases of $4 in year one, $5 in year two and $5 in year three. The board noted the ordinances to implement the changes will be introduced at the next meeting for formal consideration.
Fangmeier framed the study as part of routine utility financial planning; no final vote or ordinance adoption occurred at the Jan. 5 meeting. The board directed staff to schedule the Nebraska Rural Water Association presenter and to prepare draft ordinance language and customer notices for the next meeting so residents can review proposed changes.
