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Fremont council adopts 2026–27 utility rate ordinances; staff say changes largely clerical
Summary
The Fremont City Council approved a package of utility rate ordinances on second reading for electricity, natural gas, sewer and water for 2026–27, voting unanimously. Utility manager Jeff Shanahan said only clerical corrections were made to the electric ordinance; council members praised utility staff for reliable service.
The Fremont City Council approved four utility-rate ordinances on second reading on July 14, adopting rate schedules for electric, natural gas, sewer and water for 2026–27.
Jeff Shanahan, utility manager, told the council the electric ordinance (Ordinance 57-43) required only clerical corrections to the months that define winter and summer seasons. He said the natural-gas ordinance (57-44) reflected current rates with no substantive changes. The sewer (57-45) and water (57-46) ordinances were presented with no material changes from first reading.
"The only changes made were clerical," Shanahan said, describing the electric ordinance revision. Council members noted the importance of maintaining utility infrastructure and praised staff for dependable service.
Councilman Horner said rate increases are difficult but necessary to keep systems running. Councilman Peterson and Councilwoman Gannon echoed appreciation for the utilities’ work and results. The council approved second reading motions for the ordinances; the transcript records the motions carrying 6 to 0 for each item.
What happens next: Each ordinance will be placed into effect according to the provisions read into the record at second reading unless further action is required by ordinance language.
