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Council adopts bulk-water fees including $250 daily access charge
Summary
Council adopted Resolution 2026-02 to add bulk-water charges to the consolidated fee schedule: a $250 daily access fee and per-load commercial charges of $10–$75; staff will update the interagency agreement with the Fire Department for oversight.
The Mosier City Council voted unanimously to adopt Resolution 2026-02, establishing bulk-water fees that include a $250 daily access fee and per-load charges ranging from $10 to $75 for commercial deliveries. City Manager Andrea Rogers told the council that water “is no longer potable once it leaves the City system,” and staff proposed higher commercial rates consistent with other communities.
Councilor Brenna Campbell moved to adopt the resolution and Councilor Gary Lindemyer seconded; the motion carried with all councilors voting in favor. The council agreed to update the intergovernmental agreement with the Fire Department to provide oversight during water filling and discussed consulting GSI hydrogeologists about aquifer impacts and water availability during peak use.
Staff indicated the access fee and per-load charges are intended to cover administrative and operational costs; the resolution authorizes the City Administrator to implement the new fee schedule. Council did not place additional restrictions on filling operations beyond the planned Fire Department oversight and a future technical review by hydrogeologists.
